Grace Garden Academy, Inc

23. (23-01)

The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire 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: Counselor conducted an inspection on 12/16/2025 at which time the facility did not have proof of a fire inspection. During todays inspection Owner still does not have a fire inspection. Counselor will notify the accrediting agency. School Readiness Handbook 14.2 Fire Safety 1. All school readiness programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector in compliance with s. 633.081, F.S., must be maintained on file at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must also be documented and maintained on file at the program. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 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 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Due: 5/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-30. View official inspection document (report ee3380a7-0fa3-4037-9970-3cdb7a0af10e)

38. (38-03)

Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Child is no longer enrolled. 39. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 40. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 41. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 42. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 43. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 44. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 45. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 0e70a2f1-cc9f-463f-b6ee-e6fa67bec388)

03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (03-01)

A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [13] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: 2 staff- 13 children- 2 infants, 2-1 yoa, 2-2 yoa, 4-3 yoa, 3-4 yoa (one staff had to keep leaving the class due to breakfast) full staff arrived after 10 AM. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 35f71dc8-dd79-4493-b0eb-32f4eeb9347b)

04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (04-01)

Supervision of children in the [infant and ones] group was inadequate in that [no teacher]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Counselor arrived and observed that teacher had left the children (infants - 2 year old) unsupervised in that teacher was in the kitchen. Teacher returned to the classroom 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. Not Applicable Comments Transportation is not provided. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 35f71dc8-dd79-4493-b0eb-32f4eeb9347b)

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: Counselor observed ceiling tiles with water marks. Tiles need to be replaced. 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 Due: 1/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 35f71dc8-dd79-4493-b0eb-32f4eeb9347b)

23. (23-01)

The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire 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: Facility does not have proof of current fire inspection. Last Fire Drill conducted on 11/18/2025, 3 staff, 13 children, 5 minutes to clear building Fire Drill using alternate route was conducted on 10/27/2025. Fire Drill during naptime was conducted on 10/27/2025 at 2:18PM. Fire Drill with Counselor present was conducted on day 2 of visit 12/17/2025. Emergency drill for lockdown was conducted on day 2 of visit 12/17/2025. Emergency drill for storm/tornado was conducted on day 2 of visit 12/17/2025 FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 1/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 35f71dc8-dd79-4493-b0eb-32f4eeb9347b)

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: Thermometers in both refrigerators are not working. 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. Due: 1/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 35f71dc8-dd79-4493-b0eb-32f4eeb9347b)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-10)

All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: Employee listed on supplement did not complete the 10 hours in-service training between July 1, 2024 - June 30th, 2025. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 34. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 1/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 35f71dc8-dd79-4493-b0eb-32f4eeb9347b)

34. (34-11)

The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: All staff missing the Exposure to Blood Plan. 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 Facility does not provide medication. Due: 1/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 35f71dc8-dd79-4493-b0eb-32f4eeb9347b)

40. (40-02)

The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 9 children listed on the supplement immunization has expired or missing. 41. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 1/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 35f71dc8-dd79-4493-b0eb-32f4eeb9347b)

41. (41-02)

The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 8 children listed on supplement has expired, missing or incomplete physicals Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed all 15 children files. 42. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 1/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 35f71dc8-dd79-4493-b0eb-32f4eeb9347b)

44. (44-01)

A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Employees listed on supplement does not have a Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file for Counselor to review. All school readiness program providers and personnel are required to be screened according to the requirements of chapter 402, F.S.13 Initial Screening. Screening information must be documented on Form CF-FSP 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements (July 2012), which is incorporated by reference. 1. Level 2 background screening, as defined in section 435.04, F.S. is required for all personnel employed by a provider participating in the School Readiness Program pursuant to s. 1002.88(1)(e), F.S., and volunteers as defined in this handbook, and includes a national and statewide criminal records search. 2. An employment history check must include the previous five years, which must include the applicants job title and a description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. Failed attempts to obtain the employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained. Due: 1/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 35f71dc8-dd79-4493-b0eb-32f4eeb9347b)

44. (44-06)

The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 3 staff missing the current Attestation of Good Moral Character (July 2024) Due: 1/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 35f71dc8-dd79-4493-b0eb-32f4eeb9347b)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-11)

Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: No staff on site had the school readiness training. No staff on site has 5-hour early literacy training. 2 staff on site have not completed the 40-hour training. 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 Medication is not administered. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-02. View official inspection document (report ca694a4e-6066-4e62-92c9-8e24725ddab2)