Classical Preparatory Early Academy

12-06 · Facility Environment

Licensing Specialist observed that a bookshelf in the four- and five-year-old class had exposed staples on the back, causing a low potential for harm to the children. "3.1 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. B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment." The staples were removed; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

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33-02 · Training Requirements

Licensing Specialist observed that one staff has not completed the 45 required hours within the allotted time frame. "4.5 Documentation of Training The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation. A. A copy of the Departments training transcript may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. A copy of the training transcript must be included in each child care personnels record maintained at the child care facility. C. Early literacy courses and school-age training documentation must be uploaded into the Florida Pathways (Registry), which may be accessed from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. D. Any course completion certificate not documented on the training transcript will be considered invalid, requiring that the course(s) be retaken. Until the coursework is retaken and completed, child care facilities will be out of compliance for the mandatory training standard." The facility will send proof of completion, via email, no later than May 12, 2024

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33-06 · Training Requirements

Licensing Specialist observed that two teachers have not completed the required five-hours of early literacy and language development within 12 months of employment. "4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years." "4.5, C. Early literacy courses and school-age training documentation must be uploaded into the Florida Pathways (Registry), which may be accessed from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare." The facility will send proof of completion, via email, no later than May 12, 2024

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23-05 · Fire Drills

The last fire drill was conducted on October 2, 2023. Licensing Specialist observed that the tag on the fire extinguishers expired August 2023. "3.8.2, B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times." The facility will provide evidence of serviced extinguishers no later than December 21, 2023, via email

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24-11 · Food Preparation Area

Child Care Regulation observed a trashcan with a snack wrapper in it that did not have a lid. "3.9.1, A.8. Leak-proof, non-absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily." The director located a lid and placed it on the trash can; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

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