Kids Inc Hardee

21-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The last fire drill was conducted on 4/7/25 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 11/15/24 (weather) and 9/13/24 (lockdown). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in January 2025. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with the licensing specialist present

At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last year's date. The current year was completed on 4/7/25 and the prior year was completed on 3/21/24

Corrected by May 13, 2025

27-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the month of April 2025. The month of May 2025 has already been completed

Corrected by May 13, 2025

28-07 · Training Requirements SACCF Handbook

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had completed sufficient training for fiscal year 2023 - 2024, but was not documented on the in-service log, form CF-FSP 5268. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff document on the log prior to the due date

34-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the forms signed prior to the due date. The provider was also reminded that all accidents or incidents must be shared with the parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed accident/incident reports and observed the children listed on the supplemental had accident/incident reports in their file that were not signed by the parent/guardian

37-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file

36-02 · Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook

At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there were 25 children enrolled and 13 children's files A - E were reviewed. The children listed on the supplemental were had incomplete enrollment forms in their file (missing enrollment date and/or medical info). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was also encouraged to review all children's files to ensure each file is complete

12-18 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all outlets are covered. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider covered the outlet with outlet cover

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a missing outlet cover under the pavilion where children were gathering and playing

Corrected by May 23, 2024

13-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials are not accessible to the children in care

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed drawer with air freshener and body spray inside a unsecured drawer inside the womens bathroom

17-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that there are no gaps over 3 inches. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure the gate is secured when children are outside on the playground

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several areas around the playground fencing with gaps over 4 inches. The gaps were where the fence meet the building

27-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good condition and free of rust

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the yellow, red, and blue stationary play equipment showing signs of wear, rust, and paint peeling. Also the rubber landing is peeling away showing signs of rust

27-07 · Outdoor Equipment SACCF Handbook

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the red rolling balancing beam and stationary climbing equipment with less than 5 inches of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. Technical Assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard. Additional mulch is needed to be in compliance

28-01 · Training Requirements SACCF Handbook

The staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 8/23/22 and should have started the required DCF 40-hour training by 1/22/23 but did not start until 1/28/23. TA was provided that the staff had 15 months to complete from 1/22/23, therefore should have completed the DCF 40-hours by 1/22/24

38-09 · Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook

• The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K • TA: Provider failed to end date a past child care personnel. Provider completed action to end date the previous employee. Compliance achieved at time of inspection

Corrected by May 19, 2023

28-03 · Training Requirements SACCF Handbook

• The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1 TA: Provider advised that child care personnel must begin and complete an introductory training course by due date