PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY

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: Provider is waiting for fire inspection report. Last fire drill was conducted on 03/04/2026, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 10/17/2025 One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority will be done on 04/23/2026 One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 08/09/2025, and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 03/31/2026 Fire Inspection Report: Fire Extinguisher: June 2024 FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Meals and snacks provided by MDCPS. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-16. View official inspection document (report d4ee46a6-f543-4c3d-a0f1-e6f3f8ca5f9b)

44. (44-09)

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: MDCPS needs to add staff to Clearinghouse roster. Due: 5/18/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-16. View official inspection document (report d4ee46a6-f543-4c3d-a0f1-e6f3f8ca5f9b)

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: While conducting review of documents, it was observed by LS that the provider had 5 violations dating back to September 30, 2020. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook " Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. " Last fire drill was conducted on 3.14.2025, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 3.14.2025, One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 4.29.2025, One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 10.8.2024, and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 4.29.2025. Fire Inspection Report: Various violations dating back to 9/30/2020 Fire Extinguisher: June 2024 Due: 6/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-29. View official inspection document (report 5811cd21-cfae-440e-8bfd-5223c05be485)

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 [in that it was not conducted during the months of September, December and February ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: It was observed by LS, that the facility failed to conduct 3 monthly fire drills during the months of (September, December and February) while children were in care. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook "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." FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-29. View official inspection document (report 5811cd21-cfae-440e-8bfd-5223c05be485)

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: During the review of personnel files 9 personnel training files (AC, DZ, DL, JG, LL, LD, MC, MD, TS) observed to have not completed the required SR training within 90 days of employment. Technical assistance was offered per SR handbook " 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 time frame 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." HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 34. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 35. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 36. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 37. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 38. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments Per provider, prescription and nonprescription medication is not dispensed and none was observed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-29. View official inspection document (report 5811cd21-cfae-440e-8bfd-5223c05be485)

44. (44-07)

Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: While reviewing the provider's files, (1) personnel (JC) level 2 background screening result was observed to have expired and was in need of rescreen. Technical assistance was offered per CCF handbook "C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care." Due: 6/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-29. View official inspection document (report 5811cd21-cfae-440e-8bfd-5223c05be485)

44. (44-08)

The child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not met the screening requirements prior to providing services. s.402.3054(3), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During review of personnel files it was observed that 7 personnels (CB,JS,LL,MD,MR,NB,TS) failed to obtain the required level-2 background screening prior to providing services. Technical assistance was offered per Florida Statutes " Florida Statutes (3) A child enrichment service provider shall be of good moral character based upon screening. This screening shall be conducted as provided in chapter 435, using the level 2 standards for screening set forth in that chapter. A child enrichment service provider must meet the screening requirements prior to providing services to a child in a child care facility. A child enrichment service provider who has met the screening standards shall not be required to be under the direct and constant supervision of child care personnel." Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-29. View official inspection document (report 5811cd21-cfae-440e-8bfd-5223c05be485)