07-04 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec

(lack of direct supervision.) At the time of inspection, staff to child ratios were not met in areas where children napped because there were not enough additional staff readily available in the building: infant, 1:4 1yr, 1:5 1yr, 2:11 2yr, 1:15 (naptime ratio) 2yr, 1:11 3yr, 1:15 and 1 RBT 4yr, 1:13 SA, 1:20

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

15-03 · Phone/Emergency Numbers Posted Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

At the time of inspection, personnel necessary for staff-to-child ratio was responsible for answering the phone and door. This item was resolved when staff (including child care personnel and those designated as "other personnel") returned to the facility

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

07-01 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec

During today's complaint inspection regarding supervision, the following non-compliance was observed; ratios were as follows - infants 2:5, 1y/o 1:6, 1y/o 1:12(out of ratio), 2y/o 1:9, 2y/o 1:16, 3y/o, 14:1, 4y/o 15:0(lack of supervision being cited). The provider came into compliance during inspection as some staff came back from lunch. Provider was informed that a revisit will be conducted to ensure continued compliance. This standard has been cited on previous inspection during the last 2 years

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

07-04 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec

Complaint allegation states that there are concerns with adequate supervision. During today's complaint inspection, a lack of supervision was observed in the 4y/o classroom. Upon entering the 4y/o classroom, the Director called out a teacher's name and the teacher emerged from the 3y/o adjoining classroom. The teacher stated that she was checking to see if a certain child had fell asleep in the 3/yo classroom. Then, she proceeded to say that she is in charge of watching both classes because the teacher is out to lunch. I informed her that this is unacceptable and direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity in the same room. This complaint is substantiated. The provider came into compliance during inspection. Provider was informed that a revisit will be conducted to ensure continued compliance with supervision

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

19-01 · Napping Space Group: DCF Handbook

During the course of a complaint inspection regarding supervision, the following non-compliance was observed; - A child was observed napping in the restroom located inside the classroom. Such napping space is inappropriate and should not be used for napping. The Director stated that the teacher will be written up

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

07-02 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec

At the time of inspection, a ratio of 8:91 children were observed in a classroom. Observed ratio 1yr-SA, 8:91 and 2 RBT and 1 enrichment provider (magician) Required ratio 15:91 Ratio was resolved by the conclusion of the magic show

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

16-03 · Useable Indoor Play Space Group: Secs. 7-37 and 7-48, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

At the time of inspection, the following was observed: A magic show was taking place in 'VPK B,' a room with a licensed capacity of 17 based on floor plan review. At the time of inspection, a total of 102 persons were observed in the room: [91] children ages 1yr-SA, [8] child care personnel, [2] RBTs, and the magician. Capacity was resolved upon conclusion of the magic show

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

43-05 · Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida

At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed field trip permission slips and transportation logs for field trip activities that took place on 06/11/2025 and 06/24/2025. As evidenced by review of documentation and verified by personnel, the following occurred:-During a field trip on 06/11/2025 three transportation logs were observed listing [14] students traveling to Sparez Bowling Alley. Transportation services and driver were provided by Twinkle Toes Transportation. A 15-passenger leased vehicle transported [1] driver, [2] child care personnel and [14] 4-5yr old children. Twinkle Toes Transportation states that fleet of vehicles meets licensing requirements, however provider does not have verification that additional transportation requirements including DRIVER PHYSICAL, TRANSPORTATION SAFETY TRAINING, VEHICLE SIGNAGE, FIRST AID KIT, FIRE EXTINGUISHER, OR PROOF OF VEHICLE INSPECTION. The following technical assistance is provided: CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 "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. 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. 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."

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

01-09 · Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 402.3055 and

At the time of reinspection, licensing monitor is not in receipt of verification that provider Clearinghouse roster has been updated. Failure to maintain roster was noted in the 04/03/25 routine inspection, where a Class 1 violation was issued for no proof of background screening. The report was revised on 05/05/2025, rescinding the Class 1 violation and issuing the noncompliance for Clearinghouse Roster. Item was due for compliance on 05/09/2025

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

03-02 · Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

At the time of previous inspection, [1] personnel had not completed introductory training requirements. At the time of reinspection, [1] personnel has not completed introductory training requirements, as evidenced by review of the DCF training transcript. Personnel was hired out of compliance 12/2024. No update from provider has been received

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

03-02 · Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

At the time of inspection, [1] personnel had not completed introductory training requirements as evidenced by the DCF training transcript. Personnel hired out of compliance in 12/2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

19-05 · Napping Space Group: DCF Handbook

At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed the following: • Five [5] children in the 2yr old room were placed with less than 18 inches around individual napping/sleeping space. • Two [2] children in the 2yr old room were place with three sides against a solid barrier. • Chairs in the 2yr old room were stacked in front of an emergency exit. • One [1] child in the 3yr old room slept in front of an emergency exit. Provider resolved by relocating children and clearing emergency exits

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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

01-09 · Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 402.3055 and

At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed the following: • One [1] personnel file contains a Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance letter that does not match what is observed in a Clearinghouse search. At the time of inspection, personnel is considered to be ineligible for child care. • [2] personnel missing documentation of Clearinghouse Screening. • Clearinghouse screening documents for several personnel printed in December 2024 under the name of a credentialed director who has not been employed at facility since September 2024. The Clearinghouse roster was not maintained. Upon supervisory review and assistance from ACHA, the originally issued Class 1 Violation for unscreened individual is downgraded to a Class 3 non-compliance for failure to maintain the Clearinghouse Roster. A revised report is issued on 05/05/2025 The following technical assistance has been provided: CCF Handbook, 5.1(H) "The employer/owner/operator must maintain on-site at the program copies/documentation of completion of all applicable elements in the screening process for an individual in the personnel file for review by the licensing authority"

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

07-01 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec

Complaint alleges that the school is understaffed. A classroom of two year old kids with a ratio of 17 kids and 1 teacher with help of one front desk employee. There are children that are unsupervised. FINDINGS: A walkthrough of the facility was done and supervision and ratios were checked for compliance. Ratios were as follows: Infants 2:5, 1y/o 1:11, 1y/o 1:11, 2y/o 1:7, 2y/o 12:19, 3y/o 1:14, 4y/o 1:14, 4y/o and 5y/o 1:16 Complaint regarding supervision is unsubstantiated. Complaint regarding ratio is substantiated as two toddler (1y/o )rooms did not have the necessary staff to meet minimum standard for ratio in the room

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

34-03 · Feeding Procedure/Seating Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42

At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed cups brought from home that were not properly labeled. Provider resolved by properly labeling bottles

Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2024

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

47-01 · Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)

At the time of inspection, the provider has not received a current and approved fire inspection Last FIRE inspection 11/14/2023 Last EXTINGUISHER service 09/2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

02-01 · Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

As of 10/04/2024, Provider has been without a credentialed director and the Department was not notified timely. Provider will be issued a Provisional License, effective 10/04/2024 - 12/31/2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

02-06 · Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

Licensing monitor observed [8] personnel without proof of education or proof requiring translation

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

21-01 · Technical assistance regarding nap space and cot storage

Licensing monitor observed 5 VPK children sleeping on the floor and 1 sleeping at the table. Provider resolved by waking all children

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

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

27-01 · Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-5.05, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

Licensing monitor observed [2] diaper changing tables used and not sanitized after each use. Provider resolved by instructing teachers to clean changing tables

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

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

01-01 · Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 402.3055 and

During inspection, three (3) staff members were observed not to have a level II background screening. As per Broward rules and regulations, screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current background screening

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

11-13 · General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

The following areas were observed to need deep cleaning, repair, removal, or replacement: - Rubber mats in the toddler classroom were observed in poor condition and in need of cleaning or replacement. - Several large area rugs throughout the classrooms were observed in poor condition and in need of cleaning or replacement. - Several toys throughout the classrooms were observed to be in poor conditions and in need of cleaning or replacement. - Several outdoor toys were observed to be in poor condition and in need of repair. - Toilet in the Pre-K 2 classroom was observed to not flush and in need of repair. - Outdoor white fence was observed to be bent and in need of repair. - Sink in the Pre-K 4 classroom was observed to have mold and in need of repair. - Several walls throughout the facility were observed to have staples and or chipped paint in need of repair. - Freezers in the infant class was observed to have built up ice and in need of repair. - Infant class garbage container was observed to have a broken lid and in need of replacement. - A ceiling tile in the infant class was observed to have water damage, and in need of replacement and repair. - Shower was used for storage and in need of clearing

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-05 · Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

Several toxins and chemicals were observed to be accessible to children in the Pre-K 4 classroom. (Director installed a child lock upon inspection.)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2023

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

14-03 · Technical assistance was provided during inspection on environmental log requirements

Environmental log of A/C filter changes was observed to not be kept up to date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

35-02 · Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook

During inspection temperature gages were observed to be missing in kitchen's refrigerator, freezer, and oven. (Director installed a new thermometer in the refrigerator) (Oven and freezer were pending). - Food log was observed not properly used and temperature of food was not documented upon arrival to the school. (All food item temperatures must be taken and documented on the proper form) - Metal utensils were observed being utilized without the proper food prepping sinks. (As per the school food program requirements, this school should only use disposable serving utensils, plates, and spoons/forks.)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.