Academy at the Cove

0 clean inspections · 7 with findings in the last 7

1. FindingMay '24Details

   May 13, 2024

   20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Comments 20-6: … | 45-01: A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments 45-01: During the insp… | 46-07: The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [at the two year old classroom was outside on the playground. The staff member advised that they did not have their classrooms att…

2. FindingMay '24Details

   May 22, 2024

   18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR] Comments 18-12: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the b… | 30-10: Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments 30-10: During the inspection, Lice… | 45-04: An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Comments 45-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 6 employees did not have docume…

3. FindingNov '24Details

   Nov 1, 2024

   33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments During the …

4. FindingFeb '25Details

   Feb 27, 2025

   03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [14] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [14] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Genera… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensi… | 12-07: A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Duri… | 12-12: A fire hazard, [vents had dust build up], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, L… | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including

5. FindingOct '25Details

   Oct 17, 2025

   30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments 30-6: During the inspecti… | 33-06: The facility 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 employ…

6. FindingFeb '26Details

   Feb 11, 2026

   18-01: A cot, bed, crib, mattress, playpen or floor mat was not available for all children who napped or slept. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] C… | 30-03: The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [the handwashing sink in the One year old Room was used to clean sippy cups]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 2.1 … | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [see below] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments 32-7…

7. FindingMay '26Details

   May 20, 2026

   39-04: Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handb…

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