5 rules cited at Westchase Academy changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium Low · Jan 28, 2025 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025. NOTE: Director provided proof of compliance same day.
In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 30, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 28, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Nov 26, 2024 · Inspection
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Baseboard trim was observed hanging off the wall near a door.
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 10, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Dec 27, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Nov 26, 2024 · Inspection
746.2207(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
A television was observed to be on while no children were in the room. This was seen twice.
In plain English: Centers may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 26, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Dec 27, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Sep 10, 2024 · Inspection
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A ten month old child was asleep in a crib with a blanket.
In plain English: Centers may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, toys small enough to swallow or choke on, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 20, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 2, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · Aug 28, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
Driver stated that she would secure 4 children in a three-person third row bench in her transport vehicle when transporting children from an elementary school back to the operation.
Official text of rule 746.5613
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 25, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Nov 22, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Aug 28, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Two booster seats were being used that had expired in 2015.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Sep 10, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jun 10, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on information obtained during an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a parent was not provided with an incident report.
In plain English: When the center fills out an incident or illness report for a child, it must give the parent a copy and get the parent's signature showing they reviewed or received it within 48 hours of the incident. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 5, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jul 19, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jun 10, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation school age students are left unsupervised.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 1, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jul 19, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 11, 2023 · Inspection
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The wooden border covering the surfacing area had some nails which could be a hazard if not removed.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 21, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 14, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Jul 11, 2023 · Inspection
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Notarized affidavit was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.
In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 21, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 14, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 11, 2023 · Inspection
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In the 12 to 24 months old classroom. One of the ceiling was missing. Picture was taken.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 21, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 14, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Feb 14, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that prohibited punishments have been utilized by staff.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 14, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Mar 29, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 14, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Based on investigation documentation CPR training for a caregiver was conducted online through National CPR foundation.
In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 28, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Mar 17, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 30, 2022 · Inspection
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There were no covers in the electrical outlets in the 2yr-3yr old classroom. The electrical outlets are accessible to the children. Photos were taken. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Nov 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Nov 30, 2022 · Inspection
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a diagnosed food allergy and requires an epipen has a food allergy form on file at the operation however, the form is not signed by the healthcare professional and the child's parent.
In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 5, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Dec 5, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Nov 30, 2022 · Inspection
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
There is a broken wooden fence that contains protruding nails laying in the walkway the children use to enter and exit the playground area. There is also a broken gate that allows children to exit into the back of other businesses that are connected to the operation. There is also trash, a broken lamp, a paint bucket filled with water, and paint roller brushes laying in the walkway where the children use to enter and exit the playground area. Children were observed utilizing this area to go and from the playground during the inspection. Photos were taken.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 7, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Dec 22, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 30, 2022 · Inspection
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted fire drills monthly. The last drill conducted was on 9/28/2022.
In plain English: The center must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 2, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Dec 2, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Oct 6, 2022 · Inspection
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Proof of liability insurance coverage is not available for review. The liability insurance coverage expired on 9/10/2022.
In plain English: Unless it has an acceptable reason not to, the center must carry liability insurance of $300,000 per occurrence of negligence, covering injury to a child on its premises or in its care. It must send proof of coverage to the state each year by the anniversary of its permit. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 13, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Oct 6, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Oct 6, 2022 · Inspection
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation does not have the most recent fire inspection report available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 9/16/2021.
In plain English: When a fire inspection is required, the center must keep a copy of the most recent fire inspection report, letter, or checklist at the center during operating hours. The report must show the inspection date and findings and include the inspector's name and phone number. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 13, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Oct 7, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Aug 12, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by hitting a child/ren with their hand and a ruler.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 22, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Oct 6, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 12, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver put a lit cigarette lighter to a child's forehead. Sufficient evidence confirmed the caregiver keeps a cigarette lighter in their possession while at the operation.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 22, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Oct 6, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 12, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse. A caregiver demonstrated a pattern of hitting children when they do not follow directions.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 22, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Oct 6, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Dec 6, 2021 · Inspection
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm on the operation's transportation van does not work. The van is used to transport children to and from school.
In plain English: A vehicle that seats eight or more, is used to transport children, and was bought or leased on or after December 31, 2013, must have an electronic child alarm that is installed and maintained per the maker's instructions and used on every trip with children. Before turning off the alarm at the rear of the vehicle, the driver or a designated employee must account for every child and walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left inside. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 10, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 10, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Dec 6, 2021 · Inspection
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operational policy handbook is missing the safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old. Note: The Director added the safe sleep policy to the operational policy handbook during the inspection.
In plain English: The center must have written policies on a long list of topics, including hours, how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, meals, immunizations, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. It must also tell parents that the area within 1,000 feet of the center is a gang-free zone. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Dec 6, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes