Steps To A Brighter Path Academy LLC

15. (15-01)

The facility is licensed to serve [37] children. A total of [48] children were counted at the center and/or were on a field trip. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Technical assistance was given to the facility that the Licensed Capacity of the facility should not be exceeded at any time. This Licensing Specialist was at the facility until the eleven extra children were picked up by their parents. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-11. View official inspection document (report 37fd840a-78d6-4077-a7da-c91dc9bb61b7)

23. (23-01)

The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The facility did not have proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. Technical assistance was given to the director that the facility must always have a current annual fire inspection. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 7/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-11. View official inspection document (report 37fd840a-78d6-4077-a7da-c91dc9bb61b7)

45. (45-02)

Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: A staff at the facility did not have documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening, technical assistance was given to the Director, and the staff left the facility to complete the Level 2 Screening. Due: 6/22/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-11. View official inspection document (report 37fd840a-78d6-4077-a7da-c91dc9bb61b7)

28. (28-02)

Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Six bottles brought from home were not labeled with the children first and last name, technical assistance was given to the Director, and the bottles were labeled with the children first and last names at the time of the inspection. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-20. View official inspection document (report 8001abe5-5057-4725-b1fa-2d6e627864cf)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: A staff who started in the childcare industry 6/3/24 did not complete the 40-hour introductory Child Care Training. Technical assistance was given to the Director and the facility has a due date of 3/23/25 to comply. Due: 3/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-20. View official inspection document (report 8001abe5-5057-4725-b1fa-2d6e627864cf)

41. (41-01)

Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Ten children files were reviewed from A-M, four of the files did not have current immunizations or exemptions, one of the files did not have updated physical record. Technical assistance was given to the Director, and the facility has a due date of 3/23/26 to comply. Due: 3/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-20. View official inspection document (report 8001abe5-5057-4725-b1fa-2d6e627864cf)

45. (45-02)

Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Documentation of Level 2 Screening was missing for childcare personnel. Technical Assistance was given to the Director that the childcare personnel must be Level 2 screened. Due: 2/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-20. View official inspection document (report 8001abe5-5057-4725-b1fa-2d6e627864cf)

45. (45-02)

Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Level 2 Screening was missing for the person driving the vehicle, technical assistance was given to the Director, and the facility has a due date of 11/28/25 to email proof to the Department. Due: 11/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-18. View official inspection document (report 83dd4da0-a2d5-4176-afb4-ea384ee31d43)

41. (41-01)

Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Five of the ten children files reviewed did not have current immunization for the children. Technical assistance was given to the Director and the facility has a due date of 6/23/25 to comply and email proof of such to the Department. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-21. View official inspection document (report fd0e4108-7695-4d5f-88e9-8aa7cb41c583)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-05)

A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: A volunteer Acknowledgement form was not on file for the Volunteer, before volunteering, technical assistance was given to the Director and the staff signed the form at the time of the inspection. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-21. View official inspection document (report fd0e4108-7695-4d5f-88e9-8aa7cb41c583)

05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (05-04)

The facility's transportation log did not include [the signature of the Second Sweep signature for the month of January and February.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: The Transportation log for January and February 2025 did not include the Second Sweep signature. Technical assistance was given to the staff in charge that the person who does the Second Sweep of the vehicle whenever children are, transported should be signing off on the transportation log daily. 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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 2025-02-28. View official inspection document (report eae7ef82-49ef-43dc-b1f3-03817e9f1a4e)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: A childcare personnel who started in the childcare industry 1/1/20 did not complete the 40 hour Introductory childcare training requirement. Technical assistance was given to the director and the facility has a due date of 3/31/25 to comply and email proof to the Department. Due: 3/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-28. View official inspection document (report eae7ef82-49ef-43dc-b1f3-03817e9f1a4e)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: A childcare personnel who started in the childcare industry 1/1/20 did not complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy course. Technical assistance was given to the director and the facility has a due date of 3/31/25 to comply and email proof to the department. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-28. View official inspection document (report eae7ef82-49ef-43dc-b1f3-03817e9f1a4e)