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Home › FL › Ocala › DR. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope
921 SW 3rd St, Ocala FL 34471 · License #X05MA0214 · Center · Child Care Facility
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12-02 · Facility Environment
Counselor observed 1 toilet in girls' and boys' restroom not working properly (signed posted on door) Boys' restroom has holes in the wall and plaster falling from wall on the fall
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Clean brush from fence line, cut back dead palmetto limbs off fence
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Student Health and Records
Children listed on supplement physicals expired
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-01 · Enrollment Information
Children listed on supplement did not have an enrollment form for Counselor to review. Counselor reviewed all 18 children files
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
43-01 · Personnel Records
Counselor along with the person in charge gathered documents for all staff files
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
43-04 · Personnel Records
All staff child abuse and neglect had expired. Staff completed at time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
44-01 · Background Screening Documents
Person in Charge completed the 5131 Background Screening and Personnel Requirement forms at time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Gate at back of playground has approximately a 6-inch gap and does not lock properly to keep children from exiting the premises
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
23-06 · Fire Drills
Fire inspection was completed on 6/25/2024. Last Fire Drill conducted on 3/12/2024 according to last fire drill log Counselor reviewed. Fire Drill using Primary route conducted on today 4/9/2025, 5 staff, 16 children, 45 seconds to clear building. Fire Drill using alternate route was conducted on today 4/9/2025, 1;30 minutes to clear building. Fire Drill during naptime is required during before October 14, 2025. Fire Drill with Counselor present was conducted on 4/9/2025. Emergency drill for lockdown was conducted on 4/9/2025. Emergency drill for storm/tornado was conducted on 4/9/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-03 · Outdoor Equipment
Blue picnic table has chipped paint
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
32-04 · Outdoor Equipment
Physical Environment was not completed since 4/4/2023 according to the log given to the Counselor. Completed at time of inspection with Counselor
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-09 · Training Requirements
Staff listed on supplement did not complete the required SR training or Part 1 of the DCF training
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
34-11 · Communicable Disease Control
Person in charge could not locate a written Blood Exposure Plan for Counselor to review. Staff does not have proof of completing the Exposure to Blood training in their files
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
35-01 · CPR Requirements
No staff in the facility has First Aid or CPR
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
36-01 · First Aid Requirements
No staff in the facility has First Aid or CPR
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
40-01 · Immunization Records
Children listed on supplement are missing immunizations
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
40-02 · Immunization Records
Children listed on supplement immunizations has expired
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-01 · Student Health and Records
Children listed on supplement missing physicals
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-19 · Facility Environment
Facility did not have a current physical environment form. Counselor reviewed that the last time form was noted on 4/4/2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
17-02 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Lighter removed from playground
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
38-03 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Child is no longer enrolled
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
There are holes in the fence that children and animals can fit through in the outdoor play area
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus
There is no menu posted
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Wood fence on left has holes along fence where children could fit through. Metal chain link fence has gaps more than 4 inches, one is large enough for a child to fit through. Wooden fence in rear has fallen down in places and is laying in the play area and children can leave premises easily. Wooden fence in rear has holes large enough for children to fit through. Metal fencing separating play yards was missing metal poles to hold the fence upright, sharp parts of the fence are exposed to children. Licensing Specialist let staff know that the fence needs to be repaired and properly maintained
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus
Facility had no menu prepared
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
32-03 · Outdoor Equipment
Swing frame had chipped and missing paint and rust. Teetertotter had chipped and missing paint. Metal crawl through tube has chipped and missing paint. Metal car sitting bench has missing and chipped paint with rust. Metal car sitting bench has indoor toys placed on it that were broken with holes where little fingers could get stuck or cut. There is litter all over the outdoor play area. Fall zone barriers have long screws sticking up where children could step on them. Volleyball net is ripped and hanging down to the ground. Licensing Specialist informed the Director that the play equipment needs to be repaired and maintained regularly
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
38-05 · Technical assistance is provided to ensure that documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian
Resolved at time of inspection - child no longer attends the facility
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-06 · Accident/Incident Notification and Documentation (Form OEL-SR-6202
Completed at time of inspection - child no longer attends the facility
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
03-01 · Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the facility should be in ratio at all times
A ratio of 1 teacher with 5 (2/infant's, 3/1's) children was in the infant classroom. A ratio of 1 teacher with 9 (5/1's, 4/2's) children was in the one-year-old classroom. Two Teachers came into work to bring the facility in ratio. The facility was in ratio at the time of this inspection
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-06 · Accident/Incident Notification and Documentation (Form OEL-SR-6202
Incident report was not signed by teacher on 8/4/2022 of child listed on supplement
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
37-01 · Immunization Records (Form OEL-SR-6202
Children listed on the supplement did not have a immunization on file within 30 days of enrolling
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
37-02 · Immunization Records (Form OEL-SR-6202
Children listed on supplement immunizations were expired
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
38-01 · Student Health and Records (Form OEL-SR-6202
Children listed on supplement does not have physical within 30 days of enrolling
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
38-02 · Student Health and Records (Form OEL-SR-6202
Child listed on supplement physical expired 10/27/2022
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
22-06 · Fire Drills
Counselor conducted 3 drills during time of inspection (regular drill, Lockdown and Tornado drills) 14.3 Fire Drills 1. During the programs contract year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. 2. A current attendance record must accompany staff out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation, and be used to account for all children. When the facilitys approved alarm system is activated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and staff in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 15 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: ? One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, and One drill in the presence of and at the request of the inspection authority in coordination with the operator or designee
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
27-03 · Outdoor Equipment (Form OEL-SR-6202
Outdoor playground: (photos were taken) Landscaping material presents a tripping hazard Yellow / blue Spring bouncer seats has peeling paint Red/ blue stationary car has peeling paint Orange/green swing has peeling paint The stationery car, swing and spring bouncer were not maintained in a safe and sanitary condition for children to use due to the chipped paint on the play equipment. Counselor spoke with Director to maintain outdoor play equipment free from chipped paint. Landscaping materials are coming from underneath the resilient surface which presents a tripping hazard. Counselor spoke with Director to cover the material and add additional resiliency to meet the 6"inches in the fall zones
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
28-01 · Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202
Staff listed on supplement did not complete the competency exam
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
28-06 · Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202
Staff listed on supplement have not completed the fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
28-07 · Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202
Staff listed on supplement did not have the required training before being left alone with children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
39-04 · Enrollment Information (Form OEL-SR-6202
Counselor reviewed all 46 children files. Children listed on supplement did not have an influenza on file for August - September 2022 on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
40-01 · Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6202
2 staff files were not present for Counselor to review. Employees are listed on supplement. Counselor reviewed the 7 staff files that were available during this inspection
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
41-01 · Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6202
Employees listed on supplement did not have a background screening on file for Counselor to review
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
03-01 · Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the facility should be in ratio at all times
Counselor found that Teacher # 4 walked outside of her classroom leaving 10/1's with Teacher # 3 in the toddler classroom. Teacher # 3 went back into the Toddler classroom
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
09-01 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider that a written schedule should cover the facility operating hours
The provider did not have a schedule of activities written that covered the facility operating hours. The facility posted a schedule of activities that covered the facility operating hours
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
17-02 · Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that blankets and toys should not be in the crib with infant's
ELC staff and the Counselor observed an infant in a playpen/crib with blankets, toys, and stuff animals that could pose a threat to the health, safety, and wellbeing of the child. The Blanket, toys, and stuff animal was removed from the playpen/crib
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.