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Home › FL › Bradenton › Smiling Faces Junior Academy Inc
1720 11th St W, Bradenton FL 34205 · License #C12MA0316 · Child Care Facility
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32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
During the inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed that the mulch under the slides was not 6" in depth. Be sure to have the mulch at least 6" deep by the due date. During the inspection licensing specialist provided technical assistance CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D hazards in any one area. 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. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 39 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
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Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Immunization Records
During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 100 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 100 of the 100 childrens records. Licensing Specialist observed that 10 immunization records were expired. Be sure to have the records updated by due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 F Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. F. It is recommended that child care personnel are current with all immunizations routinely recommended for adults by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-02 · Student Health and Records
During the inspection licensing specialist observed that 2 children files had expired health examinations. Be sure to have the health examination forms updated by due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 C Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
09-01 · Planned Activities
At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed daily activity plans posted were from previous weeks March 11 and March 18. Staff in charge came in and posted the current plans in the classrooms at the time of inspection. TA Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection licensing specialists observed and photographed expired milk cartons in the black refrigerator in the kitchen area. Staff in charge disposed of the milk cartons bringing back into compliance
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
35-11 · Communicable Disease Control
At the time of inspection no annual exposure training was on file. A meeting was planned for April. Be sure to complete annual training by due date. TA Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
17-02 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
The ground cover wood board (mulch border) was not secured and had an exposed nail 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
01-03 · License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
At the time of inspection the license posted on the sign out front of the building was not the correct license number for the program. This will need to be replaced by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection the closet with the tiled shower was dirty and requires cleaning. The air conditioner register in the food prep ceiling is covered with dust.The closet must be cleaned and rid of dirt and the vent in the food prep area must be cleaned by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection the van had a broken driver's side taillight and a broken plastic speaker cover inside the side door. These items will need to be repaired by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
12-13 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection there was a hampster in the three year old classroom. There was no notification posted. The director posted the notification during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-18 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection plastic covers for the electrical plugs were missing in the following areas: The outside play are covered area, the school age classroom, and the empty VPK/four year old classroom. Covers must be placed in all outlets by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
At the time of inspection the clorox was stored in unlocked storge rooms in the building, which allowed access by children. Technical assistance was given that all toxic items must be stored out of reach of children. The provider chose to lock the door of the storage room
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
13-04 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
At the time of inspection a large knife was within reach of children in a cabinet under the counter in the food prep area. The cabinet fdoor was not locked and the door to the food prep area was not locked.The knife was removed by the food prep employee during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
15-05 · Licensed Capacity
At the time of inspection the capacity was not posted in the one year old classroom. The teacher posted the capacity during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
18-01 · Bedding and Linens
At the time of inspection the children napping in the school age room did not have a mat or cot to lay on. The children were napping on the floor. The children will need to be provided mats or cots by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
18-12 · Bedding and Linens
At the time of inspection the linens were stored touching each other in a closet. These linens were pulled apart by the director during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
44-01 · Personnel Records
At the time of inspection the director did not have staff files available for review. These files must be made available by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
At the time of inspection the children were napping within 10 inches of each other. The children must be at least 18 inches apart. The children woke from the nap and got up during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
19-05 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
At the time of inspection a child was napping in front of the exit door in the one year old classroom. The child got up during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
21-14 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities
At the time of inspection there were no paper towels in the 3 and 4 year old classroom. The director replaced the paper towels during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-03 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection the food prep area did not have ventilation for cooking. This will need to be added by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
24-09 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection the handwash sink did not include hand soap or paper towels. The director added these items to the sink area during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
At the time of inspection the bottles in the 3 and 4 year old classroom did not have full first and last names. Per the director, these bottles go home daily. By the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
29-16 · Health and Sanitation
At the time of inspection the handwash sink in the food prep area did not have the handwash sign including the times that handwashing must be done and the process for handwashing. This will need to be posted by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
31-03 · Indoor Equipment
At the time of inspection the closet with the tiled shower area was unlocked, and this area included a mop bucket full of water. The door was locked by the director during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-03 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection the large blue slide was found to be unsafe for children. The surface of the slide was cracked and could cause injury when sliding. The slide will not be able to be used again and must be removed or replaced by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
26-27 · Meal and Snack Menus
At the time of inspection the director did not have staff files available for review. These files must be made available by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
46-07 · Daily Attendance
At the time of inspection the roster for the 4 year old children was found in the empty classroom. The Director took the roster to the teacher and children in the classroom where the children had been relocated. This brought the standard into compliance
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
18-06 · Technical assistance was provided. The napping cots were placed in each room that needed them and the children were placed on the cots with their sleeping bags or blankets returning this standard to compliance during the inspection
There were children observed in several classrooms today that were not napping on an impermeable mat or cot surface. They had child- sized sleeping bags that were completely made of cloth material, which they were sleeping in on the floor. The owner indicated that cots had been ordered for each room, enough for each child, and that the permeable material sleeping bags would be used on top of the cots. The sleeping bags will go home for laundering at a minimum of once a week, more if needed
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
19-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that moving forward the children's napping mats are placed a minimum of 18 inches apart. The children were moved and spaced out at least 18 inches, returning this standard to compliance
The licensing representative observed children napping much closer together than 18 inches today during naptime in the 4-yer old room today
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
23-06 · Technical assistance was provided. The licensing representative conducted a fire drill with the staff and children during today's inspection with 12 staff and 69 children participating. This brought this standard back into compliance
The fire drill log did not have any drills documented for the months of February or March of 2023
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-06 · Technical assistance was provided. The diaper change mat was replaced during the inspection returning this standard to compliance
The diaper changing pad in the 1-year old room was observed to have a large tear in it upon inspection today
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
41-02 · Technical assistance was provided. Please ensure that this child has an up-to-date immunization recrod in file by the due date. Please send a copy to the licensing representative at sherrie.quevedo@myflfamilies.com
The licensing representative monitored a total of 25 children;'s records today, last names beginning with K through O. There was 1 child, identified on the supplemental page, that had an expired immunization record in file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.