Montessori Academy of Naples

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: The staff noted on the supplemental did not have background screening. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. Due: 7/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-04. View official inspection document (report af1c3bc5-be11-4961-a397-159ea216c0d3)

24. (24-13)

Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing observed a staff preparing food with no hair net. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining. Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area. Technical assistance given, thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Compliance Comments During the inspection, the Operator advised that the facility provides meals and snacks to the children that are in care. ***The provider is a food program participant. **** Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report b1a6bc43-ab56-4be8-9a1d-7d334ca0177b)

18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (18-12)

Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The childrens sheets were stored in contact with each other. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary mannerwhich prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding andlinens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, andbefore use by another child. The staff washed the bedding thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-04. View official inspection document (report b1a6bc43-ab56-4be8-9a1d-7d334ca0177b)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-09)

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The program failed to keep the staff roster updated. Please add the staff on the notes and send a new list to licensing by the due date the issue a reinspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining, employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of the employment termination. The director emailed the updated staff roster on 5/6/25, thus it was resolved prior to submission of this inspection. Due: 10/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report 731ed841-09c1-428b-a651-10034d92e767)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-02)

Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The staff noted on the supplemental did not have level two background screening. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. All fingerprints must be submitted and processed through the Background Screening Clearinghouse and therefore a LiveScan vendor that is Clearinghouse compatible must be used for submission of fingerprints. Due: 10/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report 731ed841-09c1-428b-a651-10034d92e767)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-01)

Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The staff noted on the supplemental did not have a file or was not offered to licensing. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining all employees must have a file and be available for licensing review, including non-teaching staff. Due: 10/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report 731ed841-09c1-428b-a651-10034d92e767)

42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-01)

Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The children named on the notes did not have a physical exam. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining the program has one month from the date of enrollment to obtain the form. Compliance Comments Reviewed 12 children's files (letter S). Due: 10/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report 731ed841-09c1-428b-a651-10034d92e767)

41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)

The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The children named on the notes have expired vaccinations. Technical assistance was provided. CCF Handbook 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680. Please look at the notes for the missing vaccinations and email them by the due date. Due: 10/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report 731ed841-09c1-428b-a651-10034d92e767)

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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The children named on the notes did not have vaccinations. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining the program has one month from the date of enrollment to obtain the form. Due: 10/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report 731ed841-09c1-428b-a651-10034d92e767)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-07)

Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [number of children]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The fire drill for this month was missing the count of children. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining 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. Drill: 9/24, 19 staff. Fire extinguisher expires: 7/26. Fire inspection: 1/14/25. Due: 10/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report 731ed841-09c1-428b-a651-10034d92e767)

18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (18-12)

Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Children's sheets were touching each other in the infant room and one of the primary room, the staff sent those to watch thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. Sheets were sent to wash thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report 731ed841-09c1-428b-a651-10034d92e767)

24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-13)

Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: September 8, 2025, the GOC1 observed a child care personnel in the kitchen area who was not wearing proper head covering while working. Technical assistance was provided to the director to explain that proper head coverings must be worn at all times while in the kitchen. 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-08. View official inspection document (report 572c84bd-0a62-4a33-b4af-0981a4725bed)

13. (13-03)

Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing observed a disinfectant spry bottle in both one year old classrooms, both on the kitchen counters. The staff removed the bottles and placed them away from the reach of children thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining all potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-28. View official inspection document (report 94e35c1c-c5d8-4fc6-bfc9-dff53c321f75)

45. (45-09)

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The program failed to keep the staff roster updated. Please remove the three staff named on the notes and send a new list to licensing by the due date the issue a reinspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining, employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of the employment termination. The director emailed the updated staff roster on 5/6/25, thus it was resolved prior to submission of this inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-28. View official inspection document (report 94e35c1c-c5d8-4fc6-bfc9-dff53c321f75)

40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (40-15)

Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing observed antiacid tablets, cortisone cream and voltaren cream in an unlocked drawer of the one year old room and accessible to children. Also observed was an emergency-c in an unlocked drawer in the infant and one year old room and accessible to children. The staff removed the items thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining All medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach. If medication is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or medication. RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Reviewed 49 children's files D-R 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 Compliance Comments Reviewed all 18 staff files. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-28. View official inspection document (report 94e35c1c-c5d8-4fc6-bfc9-dff53c321f75)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)

Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: The staff named on the notes, did not start training within 90 days of hire date. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. Please see counselor notes for more information. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-28. View official inspection document (report 94e35c1c-c5d8-4fc6-bfc9-dff53c321f75)

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: The Staff noted on the supplemental did not have a child abuse and neglect reporting form. Please obtain the forms and email them by the due date. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining this form must be signed annually and be available for licensing review. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-13. View official inspection document (report 6ec1c2e8-a32e-4b4f-ae15-3889c7d35c9f)

42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-01)

Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The children named on the notes did not have a physical exam. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining the program has one month from the date of enrollment to obtain the form. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-13. View official inspection document (report 6ec1c2e8-a32e-4b4f-ae15-3889c7d35c9f)

41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)

The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The children named on the notes have expired vaccinations. Technical assistance was provided. CCF Handbook 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680. Please look at the notes for the missing vaccinations and email them by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-13. View official inspection document (report 6ec1c2e8-a32e-4b4f-ae15-3889c7d35c9f)

40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-05)

The label on the prescription medication did not have the required information in that it did not include [did not have a prescription label]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments: An EpiPen did not have the prescription label. Please obtain it and email it by the due date. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. RECORD KEEPING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-13. View official inspection document (report 6ec1c2e8-a32e-4b4f-ae15-3889c7d35c9f)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-06)

Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: The changing pads in both infant rooms were torn. Please buy new pads and email pictures by the due date. Licesning provided technical assistance explaining when children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-13. View official inspection document (report 6ec1c2e8-a32e-4b4f-ae15-3889c7d35c9f)

24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-21)

Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing observed open, unlabeled bags of pretzels, nuts, popcorn, and crackers in several classrooms' drawers. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining that opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days. Please label the items and email pictures by the due date. Compliance Comments The center provides some meals and the parents provide some. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-13. View official inspection document (report 6ec1c2e8-a32e-4b4f-ae15-3889c7d35c9f)

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 [December and January]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The fire drills for December and January were missing. Licensing observed a fire drill with 14 staff and 69 children present. Licesning provided technical assistance explaining fire drill must be completed monthly and fire drill log should be completed as well. This standard was completed during the time of the inspection. Fire extinguisher tagged: 9/24. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-13. View official inspection document (report 6ec1c2e8-a32e-4b4f-ae15-3889c7d35c9f)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The center does not have a fire inspection inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining that an annual fire inspection is required. Please email the inspection when you obtain it. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-13. View official inspection document (report 6ec1c2e8-a32e-4b4f-ae15-3889c7d35c9f)