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Home › FL › Lake Wales › Little Cardinal Leadership Academy
110 E Polk Ave, Lake Wales FL 33853 · License #C10PO0748 · Center · Child Care Facility
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12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that there were vents, a wall fan, and the bathroom ventilation that were heavy with dust. The provider stated they would talk to the school about the cleaning service that is supposed to clean the classroom; if not, the provider stated they would clean the areas by the due date. At that time they will return to compliance for this standard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
44-04 · Personnel Records
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the staff CAAN forms were expired as of 4/4/24. At the time of the inspection, both staff members signed a CAAN form and this returned the facility and provider back to compliance for this standard
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 prior to the due date
At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist received via email a current DCF transcript for the staff listed on the supplemental that shows the staff did not start DCF training
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-13 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete all pre-service classes prior to the due date
At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist received via email a current DCF transcript for the staff listed on the supplemental that shows the staff did not start DCF training
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
35-12 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff take a current refresher course prior to the due date
At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist received via email an exposure plan training certificate for the staff listed on the supplemental that is dated 8/23/22
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
45-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to enter the employment date prior to the due date
At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist received via email a 5131 for the staff listed on the supplemental that is missing the employment date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete the verification and document prior to the due date
At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist received via email a 5-year work history for the staff listed on the supplemental that is missing verification from 1 prior employer
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
33-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had not started the required DCF 40 hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-13 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete all pre-service training prior to the due date. The provider was reminded the staff must create and access the training by using the DCF training website. Lastly, the provider was reminded that the timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete the pre-service training within 90-days of initial employment at the facility
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
35-12 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of training on the facilitys exposure plan
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
45-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental was missing a 5131 form in their file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: a. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained b. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified c. The documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (missing prior employer(s) documentation)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
12-19 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor and outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
32-04 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they did not have a physical environment log. A blank form was reviewed with the provider and a copy emailed on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that maintenance must include inspections conducted each month and documentation of maintenance inspections must be kept for 12 months
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-08 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed both staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental only had 2.53 hours documented on the in-service log for 2023 -2024. Per the staff's transcript, additional training hours were completed, but not documented
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
45-09 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that the facility now has 5 days to add or delete staff from the roster in the Clearinghouse
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed neither of the staff were listed on the facility's roster in the Clearinghouse
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
43-10 · Enrollment Information
At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have the parents complete the distracted driver completed for the month of April. TA was provided that the form is required in the month of April and September annually
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of the re-inspection, the two floor tiles still had not been replaced, the sink still had not been secured to the wall, but the rusty paper towel dispenser had been removed. TA was provided to replace the floor tiles and secure the sink to the wall
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, there are two floor tiles that are cracked and missing parts of the tile, the sink in the restroom is coming loose from the wall and the extra paper towel dispenser is rusty. TA was provided to get the tiles replaced, secure the sink to the wall and remove the rusty paper towel dispenser since there are two dispensers located in the restroom
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
22-23 · Operable Phone
year
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the air intake vent, the air vent, the lighting cover and the metal drop ceiling cage near the air vents are dirty and need to be cleaned. TA was provided to have these cleaned on a regular basis
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
12-02 · Facility Environment
The trailer skirting outside is broken and detached from the front of the portable and there is a whole on the end of the potable. TA was provided that skirting needs to be re-attached to the front of the portable and the hole on the end will need to be repaired. There are also two badly warped ceiling tiles inside and two water stained ceiling tiles that will need to be replaced
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.