Joseph H Messina Children's Center

23. (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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During this inspection visit, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist, there were 12 adults and 47 children present. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 4/3/2025 and it is currently expired. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 3/2027. Licensing Specialist (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. An updated fire inspection must be completed by the due date for the facility to be back in compliance. The facility will be placed on a provisional license for 30 days, this date will be retroactive to the date the fire inspection was expired. A Fire Watch Plan must be completed and provided to licensing. After 30 days licensing will complete a review, to determine further action. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments During the inspection, the staff responsible advised that the facility provides meals and snacks to the children that are in care. ***The provider is a food program participant. Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-16. View official inspection document (report 8ab4a4d3-e0ff-49ab-9666-5c21a0fe8a9d)

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 individuals listed on the supplemental page have not completed the training to meet the SR training requirement. LS provided technical assistance to the director and staff explaining that 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: 5/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-16. View official inspection document (report 8ab4a4d3-e0ff-49ab-9666-5c21a0fe8a9d)

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

Supervision of children in the [VPK classroom] group was inadequate in that [a child was left in the classroom while the teacher and the other children in the classroom went to the playground.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: On February 24, 2026, a child was left napping in the VPK classroom while the teacher and the other children left the classroom and went to the playground. Technical assistance was provided to the director and the teacher to be sure that the children are counted before and after leaving the classroom to ensure that no child is left alone in the classroom. 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 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-27. View official inspection document (report b976a7ab-3cd6-4c23-b5f1-16c6c1493498)

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 listed on the supplemental page are missing a current certificate of immunization. Technical Assistance (TA) was provided by the Licensing Specialist (LS) to the director explaining that immunization records must be current. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-16. View official inspection document (report 0b2166dc-8a80-4ce0-8721-06979b280453)