Innovation Academy & Preschools LLC

23-02 · Fire Drills

The last fire drill was conducted on 6/16/25 with the licensing specialist. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 3/2026. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 5/8/24. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire inspection was not conducted annually in that the last inspection was conducted on 5/8/24. The director was given until June 30, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. The Provider stated the fire marshal said he would be coming out next week this is why the provider was given extra time to bring this standard back into compliance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.2 Fire Safety Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program

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12-02 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the School Age classroom the paint is peeling on the back wall and there is a small piece of the carpet is missing. In the 2 year old classroom paint is peeling. In the other 2 year old classroom there is small piece of the carpet missing. In the 1 year old classroom paint peeling on the right side wall. in the 3/4 and 2 year old classrooms there was 2 cots that the mesh was ripping. The director was given until March 27, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- 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

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17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the wall by the A/C a piece of the wooden wall was broken off and exposing the installation. The director was given until March 27, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards

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33-03 · Training Requirements

During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 11 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 11 of the 11 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel did not start her 40-hour training within the first 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. The director was given until March 27, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.1 Beginning Training Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the childcare industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the childcare industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the childcare industry in any licensed Florida childcare facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a department-approved training course, beginning a department-approved online childcare training course, or by receiving results from a department-approved competency examination. The childcare program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from childcare personnel

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