Gainesville Academy

591-1-1-.25(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

During a Licensing Study conducted on January 20, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that several toilet bolts were exposed and contained rust and the toilet paper holders were broken containing exposed bolts in the children's restrooms throughout the center. Chipped paint was observed on the back walls near the children's cubbies and in the restroom located in classroom E:3L and a quarter-size hole was observed on the left wall behind the teacher's desk located in classroom D:4R. A two-inch hole was observed on the outside of the window screen located in classroom B:2R.

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591-1-1-.25(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

During an Incident Investigation & Follow Up conducted on May 25, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that several toilet bolts were exposed and contained rust and the toilet paper holders were broken containing exposed bolts in the children's restrooms throughout the center. Chipped paint was observed on the back walls near the children's cubbies and in the restroom located in classroom E:3L and a quarter-size hole was observed on the left wall behind the teacher's desk located in classroom D:4R. A two-inch hole was observed on the outside of the window screen located in classroom B:2R.

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591-1-1-.26(6) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(6) requires that playground equipment provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children.

During a Licensing Study conducted on January 20, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that there were several missing and/or broken merry-go-round bicycle pedals and the rubber landing covering attached to the sliding structure was peeling and contained several cracks located on Playground C. The red and black wooden train also contained peeling paint, cracks, broken wheels, and broken wooden pieces throughout the structure located on Playground C.

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591-1-1-.26(6) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(6) requires that playground equipment provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children.

During an Incident Investigation & Follow Up conducted on May 25, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that there were several missing and/or broken merry-go-round bicycle pedals and the rubber landing covering attached to the sliding structure was peeling and contained several cracks located on Playground C. The red and black wooden train also contained peeling paint, cracks, broken wheels, and broken wooden pieces throughout the structure located on Playground C.

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591-1-1-.26(9) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(9) requires the playground to be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete.

During a Licensing Study conducted on January 20, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation several black mats were stacked on the ground located on Playground A creating a potential tripping hazard. Several black mats between the bicycle merry-go-round and the wooden train on Playground C contained several cracks creating a potential tripping hazard.

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591-1-1-.26(9) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(9) requires the playground to be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete.

During an Incident Investigation & Follow Up conducted on May 25, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation several black mats were stacked on the ground located on Playground A creating a potential tripping hazard. Several black mats between the bicycle merry-go-round and the wooden train on Playground C contained several cracks creating a potential tripping hazard.

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591-1-1-.26(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(8) requires climbing and swinging equipment to have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency.

During a Licensing Study conducted on January 20, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation a merry-go-round was installed between two swing support poles preventing an adequate area for a fall zone for the area.

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591-1-1-.26(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(8) requires climbing and swinging equipment to have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency.

During an Incident Investigation & Follow Up conducted on May 25, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation a merry-go-round was installed between two swing support poles preventing an adequate area for a fall zone for the area. Exhibit "A"

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