Leon County Schools - Apalachee Elementary - EDEP

23. (23-06)

During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [at this EDEP program]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The facility has not conducted any fire drills during this licensing year. Corrected at time of inspection: At the time of inspection, I conducted a fire drill to bring the facility into compliance. Technical assistance was provided to the facility director regarding the importance of conducting monthly fire drills. It was evident that the children were unfamiliar with the procedures, as they did not know what to do or where to go during the drill. Please ensure that monthly fire drills are conducted consistently and documented moving forward to maintain compliance. FOOD AND NUTRITION Compliance Comments Monitored the facility kitchen warmers and cooler all thermometer temperature were accurate and compliant. 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-29. View official inspection document (report 626fce65-f3e0-4047-bd53-021b4c4583be)

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: I have not received the facility environmental logs to date. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Compliance Comments Completed fire drill at the time of inspection bringing the facility back into compliance. 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance FOOD AND NUTRITION Compliance Comments . Facility food service in compliance. 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored Due: 8/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-28. View official inspection document (report 109803d9-7ed1-4a09-8a4f-91f6f3b2d501)

12. (12-19)

Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: 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 The facility did not have environmental logs. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 13f2978e-9c90-4133-bab6-23c468338fee)

23. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: 3.8.2 Fire Safety B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. Fire extinguisher have not been services since January 2023. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 13f2978e-9c90-4133-bab6-23c468338fee)

23. (23-06)

During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [During the months of December through March 2025.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. I conducted a fire drill at the time of inspection bring the facility back into compliance. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 4/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 13f2978e-9c90-4133-bab6-23c468338fee)

24. (24-23)

The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: F. Refrigerators/freezers: 1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; and adjustments to the unit setting to reach and maintain the required readings must be made. The facility refrigerator thermometer is not working. Compliance Comments Food service inspection conducted. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 13f2978e-9c90-4133-bab6-23c468338fee)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-07)

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: 3.2 Training Courses Additionally, providers who completed this DCF training on or before December 31, 2023, must also complete these DEL-approved health and safety modules within 180 days or by June 30, 2024: Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program. Providers who complete the DCF training after December 31, 2023, must complete the additional DEL- approved health and safety modules within 90 days of hire The staff members at this facility have not completed the SR training required. (See supplemental) HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 34. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Staff present with current CPR. 35. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 13f2978e-9c90-4133-bab6-23c468338fee)