Alaqua Lakes KinderCare

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-09)

The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Comments: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome. Due: 6/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-27. View official inspection document (report 616304fa-c8f5-469b-a65a-efbf81731a19)

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: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within 15 months of start in the industry. Extended due date provided due to limited testing dates. Due: 7/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-27. View official inspection document (report 616304fa-c8f5-469b-a65a-efbf81731a19)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-04)

An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Comments: Two staff do not have employment history verification documented and on file. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained. Due: 3/2/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-27. View official inspection document (report 4b611eaf-203a-47f6-a3ad-a89a7d4d7b90)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-09)

The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Comments: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome. Two staff have not completed the required training. training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record. Due: 3/2/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-27. View official inspection document (report 4b611eaf-203a-47f6-a3ad-a89a7d4d7b90)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-03)

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. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: One staff did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. 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 and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training.The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. Due: 3/2/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-27. View official inspection document (report 4b611eaf-203a-47f6-a3ad-a89a7d4d7b90)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-08)

The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[no documentation of fire drill completed utilizing the alternate route and no documentation of naptime fire drill.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Comments: No documentation of fire drill completed utilizing the alternate route and no documentation of naptime fire drill. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 3/2/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-27. View official inspection document (report 4b611eaf-203a-47f6-a3ad-a89a7d4d7b90)

34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-04)

The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Due: 4/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-20. View official inspection document (report 4a709701-2668-4b72-9983-e2cbe0545788)

04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-04)

Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area for a short time]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A Comments: A child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area for a short time. Completed at time of inspection as the child was brought back in supervision and staff responsible no longer works at the facility. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored 11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-20. View official inspection document (report 17539356-28c9-4e32-adb8-bdfcb5451116)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-06)

A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. Doors to the laundry and Maintenace rooms were not locked and inaccessible to children. Rooms contained cleaning fluids and paint containers. 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. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. Completed at time of inspection as doors were locked and staff was counseled. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-23. View official inspection document (report 0f0ca490-6620-40bd-9dcd-33d29cdffc97)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-07)

Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Comments: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface, including plastic containers. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table. Picture taken. Completed at time of inspection as items were moved and staff were counseled. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-23. View official inspection document (report 0f0ca490-6620-40bd-9dcd-33d29cdffc97)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)

An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments: The sink in Preschool A room is no operable and in need of repair. 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. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-23. View official inspection document (report 0f0ca490-6620-40bd-9dcd-33d29cdffc97)

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

The facility's transportation log did not include [verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Comments: The facility's transportation log did not include [ verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted. 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Compliance Compliance Comments A walk through of the vehicle was completed and seat belts and/or safety restraints observed in good condition. The alarm was tested and can be heard the alarm from the distance of 500 feet away from the vehicle. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-23. View official inspection document (report 0f0ca490-6620-40bd-9dcd-33d29cdffc97)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-03)

The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [a sippy cup was in the handwashing sink.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Comments: A sippy cup was observed in the hand washing sink. Handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up. Completed at time of inspection was the item was removed from the sink. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-27. View official inspection document (report e24b1cfa-046b-4cbc-802f-e81f2dcf12e6)

41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (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 Comments: Three children files did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-21. View official inspection document (report 935565cf-4a22-4b71-a12a-e4d204ac98dc)