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Home › FL › Sebring › STEAM Preschool Academy On Sparta
4463 Sparta Rd, Sebring FL 33875 · License #C10HI0052 · Center · Child Care Facility
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32-02 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the blue boat and red bus had anchors that were not fully secured into the ground and were protruding upwards. The provider used a hammer and got the anchors fully into the ground placing the facility back into compliance for this standard
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
17-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to adjust the fence, add a barrier or install a surface under the double gate and repair the hole in the fencing prior to the
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the double gate on the smaller playground had a 6-inch gap on the left side and a 4-inch gap on the right side from the ground to the gate on the right side. Also, to the left of the double gate was an area of fencing that had a 4-inch hole
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed 3 gallons of milk that expired on 2/14/25 and 2/19/25. The provider discarded the milk while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-24 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a package of pancakes, waffles, chicken nuggets and quesadillas in the freezer that were not labeled with type & date. The provider labeled the items placing the facility back into compliance for this standard
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 verifications)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-04 · Background Screening Documents
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. (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment). 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-11 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the reports 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 had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and no documentation that abuse & neglect or sexual offender checks were completed
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
32-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to remove the steering wheels and/or the equipment prior to the due date. Additionally, the provider was reminded that any new permanent or stationary playground equipment installed must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment and maintain 6" in depth of resilient surface
At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed broken steering wheels on both of the multi-colored stationary cars and also on the red/pink small stationary car
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
24-18 · Technical assistance provided to discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider trashed the expired foods
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed two boxes of Yoplait strawberry yogurt (expired January 27, 2024), and 3 gallon of milk (expired February 11, 2024) inside the refrigerator
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-21 · Technical assistance was provided that 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. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider sealed and labeled the food items
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a box of open sausage links not sealed properly and a bag of eggs that was torn and open to the elements inside the freezer
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
35-12 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file. • This standard was brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel completed the training
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
42-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the child listed on the supplement did not have a Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
44-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form are signed annually. • This standard was brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel signed the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirement form. • Counselor reviewed 11 Child Care Personnel files. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the Owner and Designated Representative have a file on site
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on supplemental did not have current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
11-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel are aware of disciplinary policies and that they adhere to them
At the time of inspection, Counselor reviewed the facilitys video footage and observed a Child Care Personnel aggressively handling a child in care. The Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental continuously pushed the childs head down onto the cot and lean her body onto the child to make the child take a nap. The Child Care Personnel began aggressive shaking the cot while the child was laying on it. Administration terminated the Child Care Personnel, and she isn't eligible for rehire
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-01 · Training Requirements
• Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 • TA: Compliance achieved at time of inspection as child care personnel has completed the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-06 · Training Requirements
• The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C. TA: Compliance achieved at time of inspection as child care personnel has completed Department approved five-hour literacy and language development course
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.