Kettering/Largo Community Center

13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

“Staff member placed his knee on child's chest and plucked his forehead and left brises on his forehead which was not appropriate for his individual needs. Each child is to receive proper supervision at all times.”

13A.16.07.06A

“Complaint investigation was conducted on this date. Complaint alleged that on April 9, 2026, Park Police officers were dispatched to Central Area Offices in reference to an assault of a child by a former Commission Employee that occurred at the Largo Kettering Community Center. It was reported that the employee held the child down and flicked him several times on the forehead. LS was informed that staff member had his knee on a 10 year old boy's chest. Staff member also plucked the boy on his forehead. Additionally, LS received another complaint that on April 28, 2026, staff observed a child banging his head against the wall. According to staff the child did not sustain injuries and does it when he gets upset. Children are to be kept safe at all times.”

13A.16.07.03A(1)

“During investigation , LS was informed that the child who sustained bruises on forehead was playing around with three other students. After which the staff member placed his knee on the 10 year old boy's chest and plucked his forehead. Staff is to use appropriate discipline at all times.”

13A.16.07.02B

“OCC did not receive a report of the incident when it initially happened. The allege incident occurred May 9, 2026. OCC was not informed about the incident until May 13, 2026.”

13A.16.03.06D(2)

“During complaint investigation , LS was informed that the parent did not receive an incident report. Upon pick child's parent notice a bruise on child's forehead. Parent went inside of the facility and spoke with the receptionist, the receptionist told the Parent that the receptionist was not aware of the injury. Parent left the facility.”

13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

“LS discussed with the director the importance of staff providing appropriate supervision for the children at all times. A nine year old girl wandered away from the classroom without being noticed.”

13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

“LS discussed with the director the importance of staff providing appropriate supervision for the children at all times. A nine year old girl wandered away from the classroom without being noticed.”

13A.16.03.06A(2)

“Licensing Specialist observed during Mandatory Inspection a termination of a staff member that was not reported to the OCC. Corrected onsite.”

13A.16.03.06A(1)

“While conducting a Mandatory Inspection Licensing Specialist observed a staff change that was not reported. A staff member was appointed as the new Director of the center. All required documents were submitted during inspection. Corrected onsite.”

13A.16.10.02E

“During Full Inspection Licensing Specialist observed first aid kit that was missing the following items: liquid fragrance free soap, wash clothes (disposable) and thermometer. Facilities shall maintain first aid supplies required by the office.”

13A.16.03.06A(2)

“Licensing Specialist conducted a Full Inspection today December 15, 2023. Specialist observed staff that are no longer employed on associate party and OCC was not notified. Specialist informed staff that any staff that is no longer employed with facility must be reported to OCC.”

13A.16.03.04G

“Licensing Specialist conducted Full Inspection today December 15, 2023 and observed one child without immunization records. Facility shall maintain immunization records for all children in care of program.”