Sunshine Learning Center

12. (12-02)

An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The ceiling tile right above the main entrance had a hole. At the bathroom that is right next to the main entrance the ceiling tile is stained. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining 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. Due: 3/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-26. View official inspection document (report 26f62265-655e-4b45-96c2-a5ea925e8fe4)

12. (12-12)

A fire hazard, [exhaust fan], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The exhaust fan in the bathroom that is located right next to the main entrance has built- up. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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 Due: 3/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-26. View official inspection document (report 26f62265-655e-4b45-96c2-a5ea925e8fe4)

17. (17-03)

The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: There is no shade on the playground. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures. Due: 2/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-26. View official inspection document (report 26f62265-655e-4b45-96c2-a5ea925e8fe4)

24. (24-09)

The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [no sink wash station]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: The staff is washing their hands at the bathroom sink for food preparation. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided. The program started using an alternative sink prior to submission of this inspection thus it was resolved. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-17. View official inspection document (report 3e23199f-f932-4d84-ade0-d465e81f107d)

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 the staff preparing food without hair covering, hair nets were obtained prior submission of this inspection thus it was resolved. 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. Compliance Comments The center provides meals. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-17. View official inspection document (report 3e23199f-f932-4d84-ade0-d465e81f107d)

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: The staff named on the notes, did not complete training within 12 from his training start date. Technical assistance provided. CCF Handbook 4.2.1 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. The begin training timeframe begins at the time of employment in the childcare industry. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-17. View official inspection document (report 3e23199f-f932-4d84-ade0-d465e81f107d)

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: The staff named on the notes, did not complete training within 12 from his training start date. Technical assistance provided. CCF Handbook 4.2.1 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. The begin training timeframe begins at the time of employment in the childcare industry. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-17. View official inspection document (report 3e23199f-f932-4d84-ade0-d465e81f107d)

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 complete 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. The staff was missing Child Develpment in option 3, the staff completed this training prior submission of this inspection thus it was resolved. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-17. View official inspection document (report 3e23199f-f932-4d84-ade0-d465e81f107d)

03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (03-01)

A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing observed the staff leaving the children with a therapist and going to a closet room in which she lost sight of the children. She argued she had to retrieve a spoon. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining the therapist is a staff member and shouldn't not be left in charge of the children. The staff returned to the classroom quickly thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. 1:13 age three. 2:14 vpk Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-18. View official inspection document (report 0201840d-8efa-4a8d-810d-e5d84aeb7b0b)

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 was not eligible for childcare and was present during this inspection at the 2-3 age group. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining this person must not be at the facility for any reason until an eligible result from the clearinghouse, this was discussed with the director who stated the staff is no longer employed, thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-18. View official inspection document (report 0201840d-8efa-4a8d-810d-e5d84aeb7b0b)

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: A staff who was disqualified was still on the employee roster. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining, that the facility must maintain at current a current staff roster. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. The director removed the uneligible staff thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-18. View official inspection document (report 0201840d-8efa-4a8d-810d-e5d84aeb7b0b)

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 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 48f99a3b-e163-49f5-9113-ae27e84a58a4)

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. Due: 11/25/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 48f99a3b-e163-49f5-9113-ae27e84a58a4)

42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-02)

The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The children named on the notes had an expired physical exam. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining the program has one month from the date of enrollment to obtain the form, and this is valid for two years from the date the exam was signed by the doctor. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 48f99a3b-e163-49f5-9113-ae27e84a58a4)