Palmer Preschool

13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-02)

The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist (LS)observed a bottle of hand soap and baby wipes labeled keep out of reach of children on a shelf in the 2, 3, and 4&5 year olds room , withing the reach of children in all classrooms (Pictures were taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the director and staff by the Licensing specialist explaining that these items must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. Item was removed and placed out of reach of children by the staff member, placing this standard back in compliance. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-02. View official inspection document (report 48245cbe-c63d-458f-baf5-481828b93f65)

12. (12-01)

Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed the big rectangular alphabet rug in the 2-year-old room, needs to be cleaned or replaced (Picture was taken). Licensing specialist (LS) gave technical assistance (TA) to the staff responsible explaining that all child care facilities must be clean, in good repair. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. 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: 9/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-28. View official inspection document (report 75840295-414a-4c73-964c-7308ba70da27)

25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (25-20)

Clean, sanitary drinking water was not available to all children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.8 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: The Licensing Specialist (LS) observed that the children at the playground had no Clean, sanitary drinking water accessible to them. LS gave technical assistance (TA) to the staff responsible and the childrens water bottles were provided to them, placing this standard back in compliance. Compliance Comments A copy of the centers menu was posted. 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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 2025-07-28. View official inspection document (report 75840295-414a-4c73-964c-7308ba70da27)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: The staff person listed on the supplemental page that was hired 3/31/2025 has not started the required DCF 40 hours of training. LS gave TA to the staff responsible explaining that training must be started within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Due: 9/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-28. View official inspection document (report 75840295-414a-4c73-964c-7308ba70da27)

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 person listed on the supplemental page that was hired 3/31/2025 has not completed the training to meet the SR training requirement. LS provided technical assistance to the staff responsible. All pre-service training requirements must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. Due: 9/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-28. View official inspection document (report 75840295-414a-4c73-964c-7308ba70da27)

04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)

Supervision of children in the [two year old classroom] group was inadequate in that [the teacher left to room through the side door]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: On the day of the incident, March 12, 2025, it is seen in the video that the only teacher in the classroom walked out the side door of the classroom to place a child's boxers out to dry, leaving the children in the classroom unattended. Technical assistance was given to the director ensuring that the children, have direct supervision at all times. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-12. View official inspection document (report 576c9172-bfd3-41ee-8148-9ce1b9e50122)

11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 (11-03)

Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments: On March 12, 2025, the LS and the GOC I observed via video surveillance the appearance of the teacher hitting a child with a spoon in the back to discipline the child for using the bathroom on themselves. Technical assistance was given to the teacher and the director stating that this is not an acceptable way to discipline children and that it does not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Not Monitored 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Not Monitored 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored Compliance Comments On the day of the incident, March 7, 2025, the facility did notify the licensing authority of an unusual incident. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-12. View official inspection document (report 576c9172-bfd3-41ee-8148-9ce1b9e50122)

39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-04)

Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR] Comments: It was observed that the incident report was not signed by the mother until 5 days after the incident report was wrote. In addition, the incident report was not signed by the teacher until 6 days after the incident report was wrote. Technical assistance was given to the director telling her that the incident report needs to be signed on the day of the incident by the individual picking up the child. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-12. View official inspection document (report 576c9172-bfd3-41ee-8148-9ce1b9e50122)