24-09 · Food Preparation Area

Specialist observed that the handwashing sink in the kitchen was not labeled and did not have proper handwashing procedures posted. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 30: 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

29-11 · Health and Sanitation

Specialist observed that the facility does not have test strips to measure the concentration of chlorine used for sanitizing cookware and utensils in the kitchen. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 34: C. Chemical Sanitization. 1. If chemical sanitization is used, an exposure time of at least 7 seconds is required for a chlorine solution of 50 mg/L that has a pH of 10 or less and a temperature of at least 75 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. If other sanitizers are used, the manufacturer instructions must be strictly followed. 3. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the sanitizing solution must be available and used to confirm appropriate concentration of solution during each use

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

05-04 · Transportation

Counselor reviewed several transportation logs for the months of April, May, and July. Logs had missing destination addresses, start time/end times and signatures. The month of June was not provided. Provider will provide completed bus logs and including the month of June by 8/9/2024. 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

During inspection of school vans counselor observed the alarm for the Green Ford van was not properly working. Provider must have alarm working by 8/9/2024. 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. B. The maximum number of individuals transported in a vehicle may not exceed the manufacturers designated seating capacity or the number of factory installed seat belts. C. When transporting children, staff-to-child ratios must be maintained at all times. The driver may be included in the staff-to-child ratio if he or she meets screening and training requirements. D. All child care facilities must comply with the insurance requirements found in Section 316.615(4), F.S. Documentation shall be maintained at the facility. E. The interior of vehicles, when being used to transport children, must be maintained at a temperature comfortable to children (between 65- and 82- degrees Fahrenheit). The vehicle can be ventilated either by mechanical or natural means to maintain the temperature. F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 2. List of approved alarm manufacturers may be found on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare . 3. Alarms must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations. 4. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. above. Under this allowance, the existing alarm system must always be properly maintained in working order. Should at any time the alarm system require replacement, the new system must be from the Departments approved list referenced in 2.5.4 F.2. above. Page 3 of 12 Name: Little Scholars Academy Investments LLC License #: C07VO0413 Address: 505 S Spring Garden Ave Ste 102 Deland FL 32720 Type: Renewal Date: 07/25/2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

09-01 · Planned Activities

Counselor observed in the school aged class children roaming and doing as they pleased. There was no instruction or schedule of activities for the summer/ school aged program. There was a calendar of field trips on top of the front entry desk, this did not include a daily schedule when not on field trips. 2.6 Planned Activities 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. The written plan also must include scheduled activities that: A. Promote emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth; B. Do not have children left in confining devices such as car seats as an alternative to active play or adult/child interaction, supervision, or discipline; C. Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day. D. Include both active and quiet play. Active play includes outdoor activities a minimum of twice per day, weather permitting. E. Include meals, snacks, and nap times, if appropriate for the age and the times children are in care. F. Provide adequate time and space for infants, birth to 12 months, in care to engage in activities that promote development of movement skills (tummy time, crawling, turning over, sitting, etc.). Infant seats (swings, bouncers, etc.) must be used only for short periods of time, no more than 15 to 30-minute intervals per infant and no more than two times per day that the child is in care. Infants in care shall be provided opportunities for outdoor time each day that weather permits. G. An appropriate daily schedule provides flexibility and contains transition periods that help children move smoothly from one activity to another. H. Providers are encouraged to inform parents and legal guardians of their childs activities on a daily basis. I. Providers must implement program practices that promote consistency and continuity of care for infants and toddlers. Early care and education programs must provide opportunities for each child to build emotionally secure relationships with a limited number of child care personnel. Efforts to promote consistency and continuity of care are shown through following daily routines and communicating consistently with parents/guardians. J. The program must make reasonable accommodations to the environment, planned activities and schedule so that children with special needs may participate

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

Counselor observed classrooms needing organization, and cleaning such as restrooms, shampooing rugs, sweeping, moping, organization of documentation and boxes laying all around and by bathroom floors. Provider will organize and clean facility for the safety of the children by 8/9/2023. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-06 · Facility Environment

Counselor observed doors leading to garage area (used for storage) within the school aged classroom. Counselor observed although door was closed; the safety locks were not locked and this area to be very hot above 90 degrees. Counselor locked the safety locks and gave provider TA. 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

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

Counselor observed cleaning supplies a children's reach on top of teacher's desk and on top of half wall. Provider removed and place in a higher position where children cannot reach. 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

13-04 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

Counselor observed adult scissors on top of teacher's desk, at children's reach. Staff moved to a higher shelf. 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

Counselor observed the playground fence door had a broken wood cover needing replacement. Wood cover has jagged edges that can cause cuts and splinters and gaps are large enough for animals to come in. This is due to be replaced by 8/9/2024. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

24-21 · Food Preparation Area

During inspection counselor found opened packages of animal crackers, bread, rice cakes among other foods that were not dated properly. Provider discarded at time of inspection. 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Facilities choosing to prepare food must have a designated space for food storage within the designated food preparation area or in a room not calculated as part of indoor floor space, and in an area not used for diapering. Off-site food storage is permissible only if the site of storage is a licensed child care facility under the same ownership that includes a food preparation area that meets licensing standards. D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

36-04 · CPR Requirements

In reviewing staff CPR/ First Aid, counselor observed the directors CPR was not an instructor led course. There are 3 staff required to have CPR/ First Aid and only 2 staff had valid certificates. This must be completed by 8/9/2023. 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) E. CPR courses must include on-site, instructor- based skill assessments by a certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

75-70 · Violation

Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. 5. Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com . D. Enrollment information shall include parental/guardian consent for child care personnel to have access to childs records

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

46-03 · Daily Attendance

In reviewing attendance rosters there were times of arrival and transition information missing in the two's, three's & four's and school aged classrooms. Staff members updated at time of inspection. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

Counselor observed generic menus week 1,2,3 & 4 but were not dated to the specific week. When verifying what would have been the current week (3) for the month, items on the menu did not match what was being served. Provider updated and dated the menu at time of inspection. 3.9.3 Food Safety H. Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, such as catered food, must be listed along with the source. Daily meal and snack menus must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing purposes. Operators who participate in the USDA Food Program must keep menus in accordance with the Department of Health and USDA requirements

Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

Counselor observed that all metal stationary equipment were rusty and had peeling paint on the Lemonade stand, metal slides, car, bus, ship and train. Provider will sand and repaint the equipment by 4/12/2024. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. F. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations and allow for water drainage. Any open containers with water must be emptied immediately after use, i.e. pots, toys, or other equipment that collects water

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-05 · Outdoor Equipment

In reviewing monthly playground inspection logs, counselor observed that an inspection had not been conducted since 12/14/2023. Provider updated and added things needing repair on date of inspection. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months

Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

46-03 · Daily Attendance

Counselor observed that the attendance record in two classrooms were incomplete or not correct. Staff corrected the attendance records during inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 62: 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program

Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

When counselor arrived, there were 16 two- and three-year-old children (one child was 2) with 1 staff member. This room requires 2 teachers. A child was moved to the VPK to School aged group to bring this room back into ratio. Other classrooms: One year olds 6:1 VPK (four and five) to School aged 15:1 (9 VPK and 6 School aged children) After moving a three-year-old from the over ratio room to this classroom there were 16 children to 1 staff. With the majority being four and five years old. There were 13 school aged children on a field trip with 2 staff members during this inspection. The Florida Statues state: (4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group

Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-02 · Facility Environment

Counselor observed in the afterschool room where the VPK to School aged children were located that the wall had several places where the drywall was crumbling off. There was a play refrigerator with the door hanging off. The rugs in this room are very dirty. There were dead bugs along the baseboards by the door. The air vents in the ceiling are dirty. The handbook states on page 20: 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

Counselor observed several plastic food wrappers on the ground in the outdoor play area where one-year olds were playing and crawling. All litter was removed from the area during the inspection. The slide had a missing handlebar that left a rough and jagged hole. There was also peeling paint on the slide and bus structure. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 24: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

21-06 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

Counselor observed two potty chairs that had been used and had not been dumped, cleaned, and sanitized. Staff cleaned the chairs during the inspection. The Child Care Facility states on page 26: D. Potty chairs, if used, shall be in addition to the toilet requirements, and must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use

Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

Counselor observed the following ratios during complaint inspection: one's and two's - 6:1 two's, three's and four's - 31:1 school agers 37:3 Children were divided by end of inspection to come back into ratio. 4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group

Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

44-01 · Personnel Records

A personnel's file was not given to counselor at previous routine inspection on 3/21/2023. During this complaint that staff member was involved and that's how this counselor found out that the staff member was employed. The staff member file was provided during this complaint inspection. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review

Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

Counselor observed one staff member with a mixed group of one's and two's (8 children). Another staff member had stepped away to throw away the garbage. The staff member was called back bringing the classroom back into compliance. 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

Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-05 · Training Requirements

In reviewing staff trainings requirements, counselor found that there were 3 employees who did not have hours completed. This is due to be completed by 5/15/2023. Extra time is being allowed as first date available for testing is in May 2023. 4.3 Break in Service B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re- employment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

In reviewing staff trainings counselor found 3 staff members had not completed fire extinguisher trainings within 30 days of employment. 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-10 · Training Requirements

In reviewing staff files counselor found that 2 drivers did not have drivers training completed. This is due to be completed by 3/24/2023. 4.2.6 Transportation Training All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Child care personnel working at a facility currently providing transportation must complete training by April 1, 2020. Documentation of training must be maintained on the training transcript in the child care personnel file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

44-02 · Personnel Records

In reviewing staff files there was one new employee who was hired on 2/3/2023 and did not have a completed application on file. This is due to be completed by 3/24/2023. 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

In reviewing Background screening roster for this facility counselor found that there were 5 employees not added to the roster and old employees who did not have end dates. This is due to be updated by 3/24/2024. 5 Background Screening 5.1 Initial Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.