Laughin' Place Learning Center

45. (45-07)

Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: A staff Background Screening expired 8/25/25. Technical assistance was given to the Director, and the facility has a due date of 10/30/25 to comply with proof of new screening to the Department. Due: 10/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report cf894ee6-5ee3-49a5-bf98-7282a5bcae8d)

07. (07-04)

The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: The facility vehicle inspections expired in April. Technical assistance was given to the director, and the facility has a due date of 7/4/25 to comply and email proof of such to the Department. 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-04. View official inspection document (report ac854323-df9b-4d89-af74-29d99f9655fd)

05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (05-04)

The facility's transportation log did not include [the date and time of departure, time of arrival at the destination and 2nd signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments: Transportation log must be maintained at all times with the date and time of departure, time of arrival at the destination and 2nd signature 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 57f56e05-23f4-42df-b347-e5e52920aa2f)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-06)

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 [during the month of September]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Last fire drill conducted in August. TA Fire drills must be conducted monthly. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 57f56e05-23f4-42df-b347-e5e52920aa2f)

32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-03)

The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [rust was observed on yellow monkey bar, the blue climbing bar, wood on the yellow tunnel coming apart]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At time of inspection counselor observed equipment in need of repair. TA Outdoor equipment must be maintained at all times. Due: 11/30/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 57f56e05-23f4-42df-b347-e5e52920aa2f)

32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-06)

A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [swings]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: No resilient surface was observed under the swings. TA, resilient surface under a fall zone area must be maintained at all times. TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 57f56e05-23f4-42df-b347-e5e52920aa2f)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)

Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: Childcare Staff listed on supplemental did not complete training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 57f56e05-23f4-42df-b347-e5e52920aa2f)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-06)

The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: Staff listed on the supplemental did not compete the 5 hours in-service training. TA training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 57f56e05-23f4-42df-b347-e5e52920aa2f)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-04)

The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Child Abuse and Neglect were not signed annually by staff. TA Child Abuse and Neglect must be signed annually, completed at time of inspection all childcare staff signed the form. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 57f56e05-23f4-42df-b347-e5e52920aa2f)