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Home › FL › Winter Haven › Hiii 5 Academy
5999 Dundee Rd, Winter Haven FL 33884 · License #C10PO0353 · Center · Child Care Facility
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03-01 · Technical assistance was provided to always adhere to appropriate ratio. • This standard was brought back into compliance when additional Child Care Personnel arrived and separated the children. At the time of reinspection, ratio was as follows. • 1-year-old 2-year-old 7:1 Child Care Personnel • 3-year-old school age 10:1 Child Care Personnel
At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed a mixed age group classroom (1-year-old 2-year-old) with one Child Care Personnel with 7 children
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
07-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the alarm system repaired/replaced prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed the vehicle safety alarm for the vehicle(s) used to transport children. The van with tag AX48QF was not functioning correctly (alarm does not sound)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
36-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate number of Child Care Personnel had cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility did not have adequate number of Child Care Personnel with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
37-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate number of Child Care Personnel had first aid training
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility did not have adequate number of Child Care Personnel with first aid training
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
24-09 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit
At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the handwashing station in the kitchen area water did not meet a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
12-02 · Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace countertop. Also, to ensure the facility is in good repair. • The facility was observed clean and very orderly
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the classroom with the capacity of 7 sink countertop is cracked and repaired with a clear tape
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
21-08 · Technical assistance was provided that bathrooms must not open directly into an area where food is prepared. • Provider will cease using the kitchen area a this site and use the sister-site C10PO0400 until the standard is brought back into compliance
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facility preparing food inside the kitchen. Previously, the Provider catered food from the facility's sister-site C10PO0400. Unbeknownst to the Department, the provider began food preparation at the facility where a bathroom opens to food preparation area
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
24-09 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the handwashing station in the kitchen area water did not meet a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
33-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-13 · Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provided completed training
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. The Child Care Personnel was observed inside a classroom alone
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. The Child Care Personnel was supposed to complete the course on or before 11/21/23
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
12-19 · Facility Environment
At the time of the re-inspection, the facility did not have a completed daily indoor and outdoor checklist for January 2024. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date. • This standard was brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel completed the course today
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. The Child Care Personnel was supposed to complete the course on or before 1/4/24
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-07 · Technical assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed the yellow slide attached to the wooden play structure with less than 6 inch of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
09-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that written plan of schedule activities is posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider posted the schedule
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed that the classroom with the capacity of 4 without a written plan of schedule activities posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
23-10 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that evacuation plan with diagram of safe exit routes is posted in each classroom. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider posted the evacuation plan. • Fire drills conducted 1/31/23, 2/28/23, 3/27/23, 4/27/23, 5/31/23, 6/30/23, 7/28/23, and 8/28/23. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing agency. • Emergency preparedness drills conducted 12/20/22 (lockdown) and 6/7/23 (inclement weather). • Fire extinguisher serviced July 2023
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed two classrooms (capacity of 7 and capacity of 4) without emergency evacuation plan with diagram of safe exit routes not posted
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-08 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that in-service training is documented on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not document their in-service hours on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
37-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that first aid kits are complete. Technical assistance was provided to ensure a complete first aid kit is available. • A list of first aid kit items was reviewed and emailed to the provider today. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider added soap to the first aid kit
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the facility first aid kit missing soap
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
41-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register
At the time of the inspection, Counselor determined the children listed on the supplemental had expired immunization records in their 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 provider had the Child Care Personnel sign an updated form. Counselor reviewed 11 Child Care Personnel files
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 Sep 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-07 · Technical assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed the yellow slide attached to the wooden play structure with less than 6 inch of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
32-07 · Technical assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed the yellow slide attached to the wooden play structure with less than 6 inch of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
35-12 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that documentation of exposure plan refresher is completed on an annual basis and maintained in personnel files
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that all staff did not have documentation of annual refresher of exposure plan on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
44-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all records/documentation are maintained
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel/Volunteer listed on the supplemental did not have a file on site for the licensing agency to review
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
45-09 · Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date
At the time of the inspection, Counselor determined that the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the attached supplemental was not added to the employee roster within 10 days
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
05-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the transportation logs are maintained and available for review
At the time of re-inspection, Provider advised the facility transportation logs were not at the facility. The licensing agency was unable to view the transportation log
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
07-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the alarm system repaired/replaced prior to the due date
At the time of the re-inspection, Counselor reviewed the vehicle safety alarm for the vehicle(s) used to transport children. The van with tag 39CCVE was not functioning correctly (alarm does not sound)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
05-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the transportation log are maintained and available for review
At the time of inspection, Provider advised that the transportation van was at the mechanic shop and the facility transportation logs were inside van. The licensing agency was unable to view the transportation log
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
13-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all chemicals are stored safely out of reach of children in care. The standard was brought back into compliance when provider moved the chemical out of reach of children
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed Zep Freshen and Softsoap liquid hand soap stored in an unsecured cabinet in the classroom with the capacity of 6
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
25-04 · Technical assistance provided to discard any molded food items. The standard was brought back into compliance when the provider discarded the fruit
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a plastic container of fruit (pineapple, strawberries, apples, cantaloupes, etc.) that has signs of mold and slimy fluid developing
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
29-16 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure diaper changing procedures and handwashing procedures are posted
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the sink in the infant (capacity 8) classroom without the handwashing procedures. Also, Counselor observed no diaper changing procedure in the classroom with the capacity of 7 and the infant classroom
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
32-07 · Technical assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the yellow slide attached to the wooden play structure with less than 6 inch of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that Child Care Personnel 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
35-12 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that documentation of exposure plan refresher is completed on an annual basis and maintained in personnel files
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that all staff did not have documentation of annual refresher of exposure plan on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
45-09 · Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date
At the time of the inspection, Counselor determined that the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the attached supplemental was not added to the employee roster within 10 days
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
46-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure all children have arrival and departure times for each day
At the time of inspection, Counselor reviewed attendance records from February 2023 to May 2023. Several children were missing departure times throughout these months
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
04-01 · Technical assistance was provided that if there is no one extra in the facility that can open the door, and she has to open the door, to take the children with her to open the door
At the time of the re-inspection, the Child Care Personnel in the 4-year-old classroom left the classroom and came into the lobby area to open the door. The Child Care Personnel returned to the classroom, placing the standard back into compliance
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
44-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have application on file. Counselor reviewed 9 Child Care Personnel files. The Director did not have a file for one of owner listed on the supplemental at the facility
At the time of inspection, Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files & observed the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have an employment application on file. Director advised the Child Care Personnel is filling it out now and the only thing she had was the Indeed information
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
44-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have current Child Abuse and Neglect requirement form
At the time of inspection, Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files & observed the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not a current Abuse and Neglect requirement form on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
45-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete ensure all Child Care Personnel have a CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file. The standard was brought back into compliance when director completed the form
At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental was missing a CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements in their file
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
45-06 · Technical assistance was given ensure that all Child Care Personnel have Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their file. The standard was brought back into compliance when director had the Child Care Personnel complete the form
At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental was missing the Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their file
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.