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Home › FL › Tampa › La Petite Academy Humphrey
3818 W Humphrey St, Tampa FL 33614 · License #C13HI0042 · Center · Child Care Facility
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09-04 · Planned Activities
During the time of the inspection, the licensing Specialist observed there to be no inclement weather schedules posted in the classrooms. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator printing up inclement weather schedules and posting them in the classrooms. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth. The written plan also must include scheduled activities that: A. Promote emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth; B. Do not have children left in confining devices such as car seats as an alternative to active play or adult/child interaction, supervision, or discipline; C. Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day. D. Include both active and quiet play. Active play includes outdoor activities a minimum of twice per day, weather permitting. E. Include meals, snacks, and nap times, if appropriate for the age and the times children are in care. F. Provide adequate time and space for infants, birth to 12 months, in care to engage in activities that promote development of movement skills (tummy time, crawling, turning over, sitting, etc.). Infant seats (swings, bouncers, etc.) must be used only for short periods of time, no more than 15 to 30-minute intervals per infant and no more than two times per day that the child is in care. Infants in care shall be provided opportunities for outdoor time each day that weather permits. G. An appropriate daily schedule provides flexibility and contains transition periods that help children move smoothly from one activity to another. H. Providers are encouraged to inform parents and legal guardians of their childs activities on a daily basis.I. Providers must implement program practices that promote consistency and continuity of care for infants and toddlers. Early care and education programs must provide opportunities for each child to build emotionally secure relationships with a limited number of child care personnel. Efforts to promote consistency and continuity of care are shown through following daily routines and communicating consistently with parents/guardians. J. The program must make reasonable accommodations to the environment, planned activities and schedule so that children with special needs may participate."
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Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-01 · Facility Environment
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be dirt built up in the windowsills around the building and the chairs for the children to be in need of cleaning. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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."
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-02 · Facility Environment
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be peeling paint on the windowsills in several classrooms and peeling paint on the wall in the two-year old room. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
During the time of the inspection, the licensing Specialist observed there to be antacid, batteries, and a ball pump with a sharp tip to be accessible in the entry hallway leading to the VPK classroom; items were being stored in a cloth basket on a shelf. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing the shelf from the hallway and placing it in the office out of reach of children. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be adult scissors and a stapler in an unlocked drawer accessible to the children in the two-year old room. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the teacher locking the drawer with a key. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times."
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there the be a four-and-a-half-inch gap in the gate exiting the toddler playground. During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided."
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
18-06 · Bedding and Linens
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the napping mats in each classroom to have rips and tears around the corners of the mats. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
20-03 · Crib Requirements
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be 11 cribs. (5 manufactured in 2011, 1 manufactured in 2010, 3 manufactured in 2018, 1manufactured in 2012, and 1 manufactured in 2013.) During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Crib Requirements Children up to one year of age must be in a crib or playpen/play yard with sides for napping. Crib sides must be secured while there is an infant in the crib. Bar spacing must not exceed two and three-eighths inches. Cribs or playpen/play yards must meet the regulations as outlined in Title 16, Parts 1219, 1220 & 1221 Code of Federal Regulations, 2014, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(w), F.A.C."
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
24-05 · Food Preparation Area
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the refrigerator in the kitchen to have broken shelving that is being taped to hold the shelving together. The refrigerator is in need of deep cleaning as the lining on the door is dirty with food build up. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "3. Food equipment maintained and stored in a sanitary manner and out of the reach of children."
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 14 large seasoning bottles to be expired. Expiration dates go as far back as 2011 on a bottle of Cream or Tartar. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be two large containers of barbecue sauce having been expired in 2023. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Kitchen staff throwing out all expired foods and seasonings. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook " B. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer."
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-06 · Diapering
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the diaper changing pad in the infant room to have rips and tears. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use."
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Outside playground area behind the swing set, Licensing Specialist took pictures of a 5 inch gap under fencing. According to the DCF Childcare Facility Handbook Outdoor Play Area, paragraph F The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
23-02 · Fire Drills
At the time of inspection, Director could not provide proof of receiving an approved annual fire inspection for 2023. According to DCF Childcare Handbook, under fire safety paragraph A Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A thru 36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Childcare 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
During the time of inspection, bottles in the infant refrigerator were not labeled. During the time of inspection, sippy cups in the early preschool and the toddler 1 classrooms were not labeled. According to DCF Childcare Facility handbook. 3.9.5 Food Handling A. Bottles and sippy cups provided by the facility must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use and do not have to be labeled. B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
33-07 · Training Requirements
11 out of 17 personnel files were missing the 10 hours in service training for fiscal year. According to DCF Childcare handbook, under Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, childcare personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-09 · Training Requirements
During the time of inspection, 5 out of 17 personnel files did not have document proof of Safe sleep training. According to DCF Childcare handbook, under Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All childcare personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the childcare personnel record
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
35-11 · Communicable Disease Control
At the time of inspection, 10 out of 17 did not have written documentation of taking Safety precautions for blood and potentially infectious fluids training. According to the DCF Childcare handbook, under health requirements. Written documentation that childcare personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Immunization Records
At the time of inspection, The Florida certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that 5 enrolled children did not have current immunizations on file. Provider called and informed parents that a current immunization form is required to attend. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Childcare Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
44-04 · Personnel Records
During time of inspection, 3 out 17 current child abuse form was missing from personnel files. According to the DCF Childcare handbook, under personnel records paragraph C Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
45-06 · Background Screening Documents
Signed Good Moral Character form was missing from 4 of 17 personnel files. Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be onsite, available for review by the licensing authority. According to the DCF Childcare handbook, under personnel records paragraph B CF Form 1649A, Childcare Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all childcare personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
18-04 · Discipline: 1.06
Staff member-Claudia R
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
13-23 · Brochures: 5.02; 5.09
Open Not marked corrected in the state record