Vanguard Kids Academy

47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-01)

Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments: An incident occurred between a teacher and a child in the infant classroom in December 2025, when a teacher aggressively pulled a one- year-old child by the arm to move her from one side of the teacher to the other side. (CPI has video.) Technical assistance was provided to the owner/director to ensure that the teacher does not pull children by their arms. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments The provider has no additional comments. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report daa7b666-b9b1-4ee4-9f43-d1217f6bc74b)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-01)

Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection the licensing specialist observed areas that were in need of cleaning, The licensing specialist observed that there were baseboards, the fans, the ceiling vents, wall vents, the edges of cabinets, molding areas windows edges, and air conditioning filters that were dirty. The center had items that need to be placed in the dumpster on the outside of the building. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 3.1 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare 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. B. 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 Due: 4/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report d55f30f3-beaa-4fe3-97e0-cb426f0d1319)

34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-01)

The facility was required to have at least [1] credentialed child care personnel and had [0] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B Comments: At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the training transcripts did not show any staff with a staff credential. The standard was given as additional time as allowed for a credential issue. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook section 4.6.1.B 4.6.1 Calculating Number of Credentialed Personnel Necessary B. For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care personnel who meets the staff credential requirement. Based on this formula, child care facilities with 20-39 children must have one credentialed child care personnel, facilities with 40-59 children must have two credentialed child care personnel, and so on. The licensing authority will calculate the number of credentialed personnel required based on daily attendance. C. Child care personnel meeting the staff credential requirement must work at the facility a minimum of 20 hours per week, excluding naptime. A credentialed child care personnel must be on-site during all operational hours for those facilities that operate 20 hours or less per week. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Due: 6/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report d55f30f3-beaa-4fe3-97e0-cb426f0d1319)

32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-07)

The ground cover or other protective surface under the [under the smaller blue climbing and slide structure, plus the baby seat swings. ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the fall zone under the smaller blue climbing structure and side plus the baby seat swings did not measure 6 inches. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 3.12. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. 2. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. 3. If the play area was approved by the Department prior to January 1, 2020 and does not meet the 6-foot fall/use zone requirement, then the facility must submit a written notification, including photographs and layout of the play area, to the Department prior to or on April 1, 2020, notifying its intention to continue to operate using the prior approved play area. However, if the permanent or stationary playground equipment is moved or replaced then the standard would apply, and 6 feet of use zone must be provided. Any new equipment added would be required to have the 6 feet of use zone in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. TRAINING Due: 4/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report d55f30f3-beaa-4fe3-97e0-cb426f0d1319)

32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-05)

Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there was no physical environment log maintained for the faculty available for the (LS) to review. This requirement was reviewed with the director during the inspection, thus is marked back into compliance this date. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook section 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report d55f30f3-beaa-4fe3-97e0-cb426f0d1319)

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-07)

The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection the licensing specialist observed the fence was not at ground level on the playground in the back corner near the double gate. The licensing specialist took pictures. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance Section 3.5. F F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided. Due: 4/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report d55f30f3-beaa-4fe3-97e0-cb426f0d1319)

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-01)

The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the licensing specialist observed trash on the playground. The licensing specialist took pictures. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 3.5.A A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Due: 4/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report d55f30f3-beaa-4fe3-97e0-cb426f0d1319)

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: At the time of the inspection, The Licensing Specialist observed Clorox, Lysol, Window cleaner, comet and bug spray were stored on a low cabinet that the child safety lock had broken. The Licensing Specialist (LS) took pictures. The staff moved the cleaners from that cabinet into another one which had functioning child lock during the inspection. The (LS) provided technical assistance from the handbook, section 3.2, B 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 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report d55f30f3-beaa-4fe3-97e0-cb426f0d1319)

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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection the licensing specialist observed there were areas in need of repair. The licensing specialist observed many areas of the wall that had holes and dents, areas near windows were the plaster was missing, unpainted wood boards on walls, a hole with masking tape hanging, The licensing specialist took pictures. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. 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: 4/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report d55f30f3-beaa-4fe3-97e0-cb426f0d1319)

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

The facility's transportation log did not include [some logs did not have the signature of the seconnd person who checked the van]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that transportation services are offered to the children that are in care. During the inspection the licensing specialist observed that some of the transportation logs were not signed by the second person who checked the van. The licensing specialist took pictures. This requirement was reviewed with the provider during the inspection, thus is marked back into compliance this date. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook section 2.5.2. A A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person (s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable). 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-16. View official inspection document (report d55f30f3-beaa-4fe3-97e0-cb426f0d1319)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a plastic bib on the diapering station in the room with age 2 and 3 children. The staff removed the bib and the bib was placed in the kitchen to be cleaned bringing the center back into compliance. The licensing specialist took pictures. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook section 3.10.2. G. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-21. View official inspection document (report 57713739-fc95-4ad2-a206-eac5b4adf81c)

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: During the inspection, the licensing specialist observed staff working in the kitchen did not have a head covering. The staff covered their head once this was mentioned bringing the center back into compliance. The licensing specialist took pictures. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook section 3.9.1 B. 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 readyto-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area. Compliance Comments During the inspection, the provider advised that the facility is a food program participant, providing both the meals and snacks to the that are children in care. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-21. View official inspection document (report 57713739-fc95-4ad2-a206-eac5b4adf81c)

05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (05-04)

The facility's transportation log did not include [the date on all logs]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection the licensing specialist observed that some of the transportation logs were not dated. The licensing specialist took pictures. This requirement was reviewed with the provider during the inspection, thus is marked back into compliance this date. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook section 2.5.2. A A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable). 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Last Vehicle inspection on 10/4/2025. Vehicle insurance expires on 5/1/2026. 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-21. View official inspection document (report 57713739-fc95-4ad2-a206-eac5b4adf81c)

20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (20-06)

Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: July 28, 2025, the GOC1 observed in the infant classroom an infant sleeping with two stuffed animals in a crib. The stuffed animals were removed and technical assistance was provided to the teacher so that she will not place any items in the crib with the infants that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. Picture taken. 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 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 SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Compliance Comments There is not enough evidence to substantiate a licensing violation. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-28. View official inspection document (report 2244dd7a-176b-4ff3-bc51-f5a85937423e)

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: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two staff members did not complete School Readiness training within 90 days of hire. The facility was given 14 days to complete the requirement per the School Readiness handbook. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the School Readiness handbook Section 3.1 and 3.2 3.1 Preservice 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. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. Within 90 days of initial employment with any SR provider, new hires and current pre-service trainees must complete all required preservice training by successfully completing one of the options below: Option 1 (DCF courses, plus corresponding exams) Existing courses available now under the Child Care Facility Part 1 heading for $10 per course: Health, Safety and Nutrition (8 hours) Child Growth and Development (6 hours) Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 hours) Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours) PLUS Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program (5 hours) OR Option 2 (DEL Florida Early Childhood PD Registry) New courses available under the School Readiness Pre-Service heading for free: Child Development in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care (2 hours; not required for school-age only programs) Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program (5 hours) Transportation Safety in Child Care Programs (2 hours; if applicable) Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-10. View official inspection document (report 91553984-6af3-4acf-b01c-099922a8f4e1)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-05)

The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 2/17/2025. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 11/13/2024. The fire extinguisher certifications in the facility buildings are valid until 10/2025. The van used to transport children had a fire extinguisher with no tag. The licensing specialist took pictures. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from Section 3.8.2.B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-05. View official inspection document (report b21d6a18-38ad-4d46-aec6-f3db6ecf0652)

32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-07)

The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the swing set] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the fall zone under the swing set was not maintained at a depth of 6 inches in all directions for 6 feet. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 3.12. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt,concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. 2. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. 3. If the play area was approved by the Department prior to January 1, 2020 and does not meet the 6-foot fall/use zone requirement, then the facility must submit a written notification, including photographs and layout of the play area, to the Department prior to or on April 1, 2020, notifying its intention to continue to operate using the prior approved play area. However, if the permanent or stationary playground equipment is moved or replaced then the standard would apply, and 6 feet of use zone must be provided. Any new equipment added would be required to have the 6 feet of use zone in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-05. View official inspection document (report b21d6a18-38ad-4d46-aec6-f3db6ecf0652)