Joyful Days Academy

The center does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/16/25.

State verification recorded Aug 14, 2026.

Standard 746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 14, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026291748

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905893022

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No active ant beds were observed, but the grass was not maintained and tall enough to be hazardous towards children playing outside.

State verification recorded Jul 23, 2026.

Standard 746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 6, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026409321

Visit source ID

905893021

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The current safety plan does not apply to the operation's ability to maintain the plan. A new playground safety plan has not been created to account for number of staff to help with transitioning and maintenance of the play area.

State verification recorded Jul 23, 2026.

Standard 746.4313(3) · Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 9, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026409320

Visit source ID

905893021

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A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. While there is a second gate opening at the end of the outdoor play area, children can not safely exit through the gate. On the other side, the exit is blocked by broken palm tree leaves, bushes, trash, and other hazards that make it impossible for a safe exit in case the first exit is unavailable for emergencies.

State verification recorded Jun 15, 2026.

Standard 746.4307 · Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 26, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026430024

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905893020

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A caregiver was allowed access to children prior to the operation receiving an eligibility notification from the Centralized Background Check Unit.

State verification recorded May 15, 2026.

Standard 745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 8, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026229312

Visit source ID

905893020

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The center does not have a current fire inspection. The lat fire inspection was conducted on 4/16/25.

State verification recorded Jul 23, 2026.

Standard 746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 13, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026469983

Visit source ID

905893020

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A storage area in the school age classroom contains hazards such as tables leaning against the wall, stacked chairs and a multitude of other miscellaneous items is accessible to children.

State verification recorded Jun 15, 2026.

Standard 746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 26, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026469982

Visit source ID

905893020

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There was not enough lighting in the nap room to provide adequate supervision of the children.

State verification recorded Jun 15, 2026.

Standard 746.2911 · Adequate Lighting During Naptime

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 8, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026269280

Visit source ID

905893020

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A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Additional conditions were implemented for the operation to follow a playground safety and transition plan which has not been maintained. Securing both exit gates, maintenance of the back alley, and number of caregivers to maintain proper supervision have not been practiced and conducted regularly.

State verification recorded Jun 25, 2026.

Standard 746.4313(3) · Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 26, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026469980

Visit source ID

905893020

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The caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for,

State verification recorded Jun 15, 2026.

Standard 746.1205(a)(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 8, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026309527

Visit source ID

905893020

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A caregiver was observed using her cell phone for personal use while responsible for supervising children during nap time.

State verification recorded Jun 15, 2026.

Standard 746.1203(3)(D) · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 8, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026469981

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905893020

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An active ant bed was observed on the playground.

State verification recorded Jun 25, 2026.

Standard 746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 26, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026229311

Visit source ID

905893020

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Director responsiblities are not maintained when the director is overseeing caregiver roles and responsibilities which prohibits and limits the ability to conduct an inspection, provide records and documents, assist with administrative and clerical duties. Currently the director is the main caregiver providing care and supervision of the children in care.

State verification recorded May 8, 2026.

Standard 746.1203(3)(A) · Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Apr 14, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026499838

Visit source ID

905893019

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Two of the restroom stalls have not been properly repaired. One toilet has a broken ceramic top where the water holds for flushing. One stall, has a huge hole underneath the toilet that has not been repaired.

State verification recorded May 8, 2026.

Standard 746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 1, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026419871

Visit source ID

905893019

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While there is a second gate opening at the end of the outdoor play area, children can not safely exit through the gate. On the other side, the exit is blocked by broken palm tree leaves, bushes, trash, and other hazards that make it impossible for a safe exit in case the first exit is unavailable for emergencies.

State verification recorded May 8, 2026.

Standard 746.4307 · Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

May 1, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026540067

Visit source ID

905893019

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Additional conditions were implemented for the operation to follow a playground safety and transition plan which has not been maintained. Ensuring broken equimpent is removed daily, securing both exit gates, maintenance of the back alley, and number of caregivers to maintain proper supervision have not been practiced and conducted regulary.

State verification recorded May 8, 2026.

Standard 746.4313(3) · Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Apr 28, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026540066

Visit source ID

905893019

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The outdoor play equipment and structure was not securely anchored down into the ground and not set up properly while having exposed long metal points protruding from the bottom of the equipment.

State verification recorded May 8, 2026.

Standard 746.4601(5) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Apr 24, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026258989

Visit source ID

905893019

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The infant crib did not have a tight fitted sheet. The sheet was loose with ripples and could easily be pinched up. It was oberved that the sheet did not fit the mattress properly. This was corrected when a tighter sheet was placed on the mattress.

State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.

Standard 746.2409(a)(2) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

Yes

Correction reported

Mar 25, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026507852

Visit source ID

905893018

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Two of the restroom stalls have not been properly repaired. One toilet has a broken ceramic top where the water holds for flushing. One stall, has a huge hole underneath the toilet that has not been repaired. Outside, the second exit and pathway back into the buidling has not been maintained properly as potential hazards and tree debris is scattered behind the exit.

State verification recorded Apr 14, 2026.

Standard 746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Apr 10, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026306990

Visit source ID

905893018

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During naptime, a floor fan was observed to be on and working with no safegaurd or barrier around it. This was corrected when the director removed the fan unit from the area of care.

State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.

Standard 746.3701(3) · Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

Yes

Correction reported

Mar 25, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026427560

Visit source ID

905893018

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Personnel records were not immediately accessble for review when the director was supervising during naptime and the only staff member in the building, This was corrected when the owner had arrived at thhe operation and relieved the director from supervising to allow the director to obtain files for review by licensing.

State verification recorded Apr 14, 2026.

Standard 746.909 · Access to Personnel Records

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Mar 25, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1026266822

Visit source ID

905893018

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Based on observations made, the outdoor play equipment and structure was not securely anchored down into the ground and was turned over on its side with a long metal point protruding from the bottom of the equipment.

State verification recorded Apr 14, 2026.

Standard 746.4601(5) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Apr 3, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026647634

Visit source ID

905955165

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