Foundations Early Learning Center

2025

1. High riskStandard 3412/23/2025

   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: At the time of inspection the facility did not have an active director; the previous directors last day was May 23rd, 2025 technical assistance was provided to the responsible party, advising that the facility will be placed on a provisional license for a six month starting on 5/23/2025 and ending on 11/24/2025. An extension has now been granted for the initial compliance deadline, and the provider is required to achieve full compliance by May 25th 2026. Provider must provide monthly updates to the licensing specialist by email or telephone. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Due: 5/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-23. View official inspection document (report 7e6814c7-db3c-45a8-bb63-2221d8f0229c)

   Not corrected
2. High riskStandard 348/25/2025

   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 facility has no active director at the current time, the directors last day was May 23, 2025. The provider notified licensing within the first 5 days that they were without a director. Technical assistance was provided to the staff responsible explaining that they will be placed on a provisional license for six months starting on 5/23/2025 and ending on 11/24/2025. They must provided monthly updates to the licensing specialist by email or telephone. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Due: 11/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-25. View official inspection document (report 8184a85d-2fe3-4f11-86e4-e9ccb101ee1a)

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High riskStandard 234/23/2025

   23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-02)

   The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Comments: During this inspection visit, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist (LS). There were 13 adults and 88 children present. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 4/8/2024 and it is currently expired. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 3/2026. LS Provided Technical Assistance (TA) to the director explaining that the annual fire inspection is valid for 1 year from the time of completion and must not expire. LS notify the director that a fire plan must be in place. An updated fire inspection must be completed by the due date for the facility to be back in compliance. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-23. View official inspection document (report 6e0da804-4f8d-4089-b6dd-c13d3facf8d3)

   Not corrected
4. Medium riskStandard 331/8/2025

   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 must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations Health, Safety and Nutrition Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Child Growth and Development Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)One staff member noted on the supplemental who started in the child care industry on 7/31/2023 has not completed the Introduction Course. The Licensing Specialist (LS) provided technical assistance (TA) explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-08. View official inspection document (report cd34e945-f158-4194-9337-cb72c027dcb3)

   Not corrected
5. Medium riskStandard 331/8/2025

   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: 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. The staff person listed on the supplemental page that was hired 9/16/2024 has not started the required DCF 40 hours of training. LS gave TA to the director explaining that training must be started within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-08. View official inspection document (report cd34e945-f158-4194-9337-cb72c027dcb3)

   Not corrected