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Latest inspectionApril 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Children's Academy At Loch Haven from April 4, 2023 through April 6, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 5, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of September 5, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from August 15, 2025 through April 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
15
4 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
11
1 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
4
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
1
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 14 local median in 32804
Compared to 15 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.73
Local median
0.46
0.73This provider
0.46Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
13%
Local median
7%
13%This provider
7%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
40%
Local median
22%
40%This provider
22%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
1
Local average
0.67
1This provider
0.67Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
The toilet tank cover was observed broken. Technical Assistance: Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition (p.27 in Handbook)
Correction status
Due by September 5, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Sharp scissors observed hanging on wall on hook in the Ones/Twos mixed age classroom accessible to children. Completed at time of inspection as it was removed.
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 Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Two children observed sleeping in a swing and bouncer. The child in the swing was observed wrapped in a blanket where arms were restricted. Completed at time of inspection as children were removed and blanket was removed. See page 26 in Child Care Facility Handbook.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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
Report comments
One staff did not complete the required 40 hour introductory childcare training.
Correction status
Due by May 7, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Report comments
One staff did not complete early literacy training within 12 months of being in the childcare industry.
Correction status
Due by May 7, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Two Destin, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, 1 Vasoline], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Four non-prescription medication was observed without parent's authorization form. Also observed was two Desitin with no names, 1 Aquaphor with no name; it was decarded in the trash.
Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent's signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the incident report did not have the parent's signature.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-05
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C
Inspector notes
Counselor observed video of teacher pulling a childs hair. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments None. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Vanessa Castillo 01/22/2024 ____________________________________________ Received by: Salynthia James-rease 01/22/2024
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
Report comments
Two child care personnel did not complete 40 hours introductory child care training.
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
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you describe the steps taken to ensure that sharp items or tools are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2025 inspection indicate that sharp tools were found in an area accessible to children, though the issue was addressed immediately at the time of the visit.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for verifying that all medications brought to the center have the required parent authorization forms on file?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2025 noted instances where medications were present without the necessary written authorization from a parent.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all children are placed in safe sleeping environments, and what training do staff receive regarding current sleep safety standards?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2025 inspection show that children were observed in sleeping arrangements that did not meet safety guidelines, which was corrected during the visit.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you foster a positive and supportive environment for children, and what kind of guidance training do your teachers participate in?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official report from a January 2024 inspection included a finding regarding inappropriate staff interaction with a child.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been implemented to ensure that all staff members complete their required introductory training and professional development on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that staff training requirements have been a recurring topic in reports from 2023 through 2025.