Epic Learning Center

A renewal inspection was conducted on site 6/23/25. At that time, Swiffer wet jet cleaner was observed in the Swiffer wet jet, hanging on the back of the door in the preschool room, where it was accessible to the children in care. The cleaner was labeled "keep out of reach of children."

A renewal inspection was conducted on site 6/23/25. At that time, zip lock bags were observed in a floor level cubby of the infant room where they were accessible to the young toddler in care.

A renewal inspection was conducted on site 6/23/25. The files were reviewed 6/5/25 electronically. During the file review, it was found that Staff Person #1 did not update their health assessment within 24 months. This is evidenced by the documented health assessments on file being dated 2/14/23 and 5/27/25.

A renewal inspection was conducted on site 6/23/25. The files were reviewed 6/5/25 electronically. During the file review, it was found that Staff Person #1 did not update their mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/24/20 and 4/21/25.

A renewal inspection was conducted on site 6/23/25. The files were reviewed 6/5/25 electronically. During the file review, it was found that the fee agreement for Child #1 did not include the designated release persons.

A renewal inspection was conducted on site 6/23/25. The files were reviewed 6/5/25 electronically. During the file review, it was found that the emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the business phone number of the parents.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for 6 toddler children unsupervised on the playground. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2 was reviewed. The file contained a Department of Education FBI Clearance dated 11/14/19, which is not acceptable when working in child care. The file contained a NSOR certificate request dated 5/21/24. Staff Person #2 was observed working unsupervised with a group of 6 toddler children on the playground.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, a water stained ceiling tile was observed above the sink in the Pre-K classroom.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The date of the last health assessment on file for Child #1, a preschool child, was 11/4/22. The date of the last health assessment on file for Child #2, an older toddler was 12/28/22.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, Maty's diaper rash cream was observed in a floor level cubby in the bathroom used by the children. The diaper cream was labeled "keep out of reach of children."

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a health assessment or TB test results. The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a health assessment.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the date of the last emergency drill was 9/28/22 according to the drill log.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The date of the last testing was 5/16/24, more than thirty days prior to the inspection. The operator stated that the system had been tested on 6/25/24 and hot not yet had a chance to add it to the log. This date is more than thirty days since the previous test date.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the facility did not have verification that a traffic letter had been sent to notify the local traffic safety authorities.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2 contained verification of 2 years' experience working with children, but did not contain a high school diploma.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The last child service report on file for Child #2 was dated 6/11/23, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, an emergency transportation plan, including staffing provisions, was not displayed in each child care space or in the emergency backpacks.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2 only contained one letter of reference.

A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, information on how to access the regulations electronically had not been provided to parents.

Child # 3 does not have proof of the influenza vaccination or a note from a parents or guardian for not having the immunization for religious reasons or a strong personal objection. Child # 2 has not had the influenza vaccination according to the ACIP schedule since 12/10/21.

Child # 1 has expired Albuterol Sulfate at facility. Medication expired 6/27/23.

Facility staff # 1 and # 2 did not complete the required 1-hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22. Facility staff # 1 completed it 1/10/23 and facility staff # 2 completed it 2/23/23.

Facility staff # 4 hired and working in childcare does not have a child abuse clearance on file,. Documentation on file only shows request was mailed for clearance on 10/25/19. Facility staff # 5 hired and working in childcare does not have a NSOR or disclosure statement on file. Facility staff # 6 hired and working in childcare does not have a disclosure statement or FBI clearance on file and facility staff has not completed the mandated reporter training and has been employed over 90 days. Facility staff # 3 has no FBI or NSOR certificates on file. Facility staff # 3 just has emails that FBI was completed 9/11/20 and NSOR completed on 9/14/21. Facility staff # 2 has no signed disclosure on file.

Facility staff # 7 hired and working as an aide was observed by certification representative at the time of the renewal inspection, taking child # 1 alone to the bathroom from the outside play space to the indoor child care bathroom. No other staff or children accompanied facility staff # 7 and child # 1.

The play kitchen sink on the outdoor play kitchen toy has pooling water in the kitchen sink area that was not emptied the previous day before the children went out to play.

Facility does not have an emergency plan on file to show annual review. No documentation on file to show emergency plan was updated since last years review and no documentation to show plan was sent to local municipality and county emergency management agency.

There are no protective receptacle covers in the infant room on the wall behind the diapering can and on the wall with the air humidifier across from the storage/ heater room.

There is toxic hand sanitizer on a shelf accessible to the children in the PreK/Preschool classroom.

The hot water in the PreK/Preschool classroom is 138 degrees.

The toddler room classroom has drill holes in the wall by the class tree and peeling and chipped paint on the walls between the classroom windows. The toddler /preschool back space has a pile of staples on the train table and a classroom shelf is in the middle of the childcare walking area.

The outdoor play kitchen has a broken microwave door and oven door with cracked, sharp edges.

A filing wooden book case/ tray holder in the toddler room is being used and allowed by staff for the toddlers to play and climb on. There is no padding below on the concrete floor. A visible sign is displayed in the area stating they allow it to be used as a climber. The equipment is not a child climber. Children were observed climbing and sitting at the highest points while conducting the renewal inspection by certification representative.

Child # 2 in the toddler classroom was wearing a teething necklace at time of inspection. The necklace was made of beads less than an inch in diameter.

A infant feeding chair at the infant feeding table is missing the t shaped safety strap.

Two cribs and 2 napping cots used by the children in the infant room are not labeled. There is no matt/cot/crib chart listed in the room.

Child # 5 does not have proof of the influenza vaccination since 3/24/16 nor does child # 5 have an exemption on file written by a parent or guardian for religious beliefs or a strong personal objection.

Child # 8 has an Epi Pen at facility in Pre K classroom with no written instructions, original label for medication and nothing to identify whom it is intended for other then child's name on outside of reusable bag it was located in.

Child # 8 does not have the manufacturers or health professionals instruction on file for the child's epi pen. There is no medication log on file for child # 8.

Facility staff # 5 has a health assessment and tb test on file that is more than a year old at time of hire. Facility staff # 6 has a tb test on file that is not dated. Facility staff # 4 has a health assessment on file that is more than a year old from date of hire and tb test does not have a date. Facility staff # 7 hired and working in child care does not have a tb test on file. Facility staff # 4 has a health assessment and tb that were more than a year old at time of hire.

Facility does not have an emergency plan that accommodates infants. toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Facility has no documentation of fire drills being conducted in 2021 and an emergency drill being conducted in 2021 to date.

The is no documentation on file of fire drills or testing being completed at facility.

Child # 6 has been enrolled and attending the facility more than 60 days, does not have a health assessment and immunizations on file.

Facility does not have a policy required by OCDEL by 4/29/22 to recognize the potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing or a distraught child and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Facility staff #6 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.

The facility has no proof of current liability insurance on file.

Facility staff admitted to using a room intended for infants before being measured and approved for child care use. Room is small office room straight back from the main entrance doors/foyer.

Facility Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service 10 hour health and safety training and pediatric first aid and cpr training within 90 days of their date of hire. Facility staff #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training the 10 hour health and safety training within 90 days from their date of hire. The 10 hour health and safety training wasn't completed until 5/26/22 for facility staff # 3. Facility staff # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days from their date of hire. Facility staff # 4 did not complete the required pre-service 10 hour health and safety training and pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days from their date of hire. The 10 hour health and safety was completed for facility staff # 4 on 6/6/22 and pediatric first aid and cpr completed 2/15/22. Facility staff # 6 did not complete the required pre-service 10 hour health and safety training and pediatric first aid and cpr training within 90 days from date of hire.

Facility staff # 4 has not had a staff evaluation completed by facility director since 9/3/19.

Child # 3,4,6 & 7 have attended the facility over 6 months and are not school aged, do not have child service reports on file.

Child # 9 enrolled and attending facility on 6/9/22, does not have an individual record on file.

Facility staff # 3 has no proof of education on file. Facility staff # 5 has no proof of education on file.

Facility staff # 2,3,5,& 6 have no references on file. Facility staff # 7 only has 1 reference on file.

Facility staff # 1 only has 6 hours of annual child care training.