Joyful Days Academy

• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): The center does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/16/25. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-14.

• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-09.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): No active ant beds were observed, but the grass was not maintained and tall enough to be hazardous towards children playing outside. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-06.

• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): An active ant bed was observed on the playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-26.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-26.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): The center does not have a current fire inspection. The lat fire inspection was conducted on 4/16/25. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-13.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): The caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for, Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-08.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): A caregiver was allowed access to children prior to the operation receiving an eligibility notification from the Centralized Background Check Unit. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-08.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): A caregiver was observed using her cell phone for personal use while responsible for supervising children during nap time. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-08.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-26.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-26.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): There was not enough lighting in the nap room to provide adequate supervision of the children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-08.

• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-24.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-28.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-01.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-14.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-01.

• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Access to Personnel Records
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-25.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-10.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-03.

No se registraron infracciones en esta inspección.

• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): The operational policies did not discuss breastfeeding accommodations for mothers. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-10-21.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): The operational policies did not include parent rights. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-21.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): A safety plan for the playground was implemented but was missing vital criteria for approval. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-21.

• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): The operational policies did not include all the required information for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-07.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): The operational policies did not include all the abuse and neglect required information needed. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-07.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): Two children did not have emergency medical authorization from a parent. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-30.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): The outdoor play area is located at the end of the shopping strip. There was no written plan for maintaining proper supervision upon transporting children to and from the outdoor play area. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-10.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Notify Parents of Location
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): There is no written notification to parents regarding the location of the outdoor play area. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-10.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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 trees, bushes, trash, an empty gas container, and other hazards that make it impossible for a safe exit in case the first exit is unavailable for emergencies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-20.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): There was no plan to handle transportation emergencies. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-03.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): The operational policies did not include parent rights. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-07.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): It was found that the route to the outdoor play area had additional hazards such as it being located right next to a bar/lounge. It was observed to have men coming in and out of the lounge with paraphernalia and smoking outside the lounge area. The outdoor play area is also located next to the shopping strip dumpster where it was observed that garabage and other hazards can easily make their way onto the play area. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-13.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 3 school aged children did not have the required school information on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-30.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Written Operational Policies - Transportation
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): There was no transportation policy stated in the operational policies. The operation does offer transportation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-07.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): The outdoor play area has a metal play train and tube that is missing parts and not kept in good repair. The transportation van also was not properly cleaned out and had garabge and debris on the floors of the van. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-10.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): One child did not have an emergency contact listed in their file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-30.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): The operational policies did not discuss breastfeeding accommodations for mothers. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-10-07.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): The operational policies did not include inclusion service information for children with special needs. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-07.