07-05 · Vehicle Requirements

During the time of the inspection the Provider advised the Licensing Specialist that the alarm does not work on the Vehicle. According to the DCF Handbook Section 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the childcare program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. F. By January 1, 2022, all vehicles used by childcare facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 2. List of approved alarm manufacturers may be found on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare . 3. Alarms must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations. 4. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. above. Under this allowance, the existing alarm system must always be properly maintained in working order. Should at any time the alarm system require replacement, the new system must be selected from the Departments approved list referenced in 2.5.4 F.2. above

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

08-04 · Seat Belts/Child Restraints

During the time of inspection, the Provider advised the Licensing Specialist that they did not fix the non-operable seatbelts. According to the DCF Handbook Section 2.5.5 Seat Belt/Child Restraints Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained in the vehicle or on file. Child safety restraint must be replaced if they have been recalled, are past the manufacturers date of use, expiration date or have been involved in a crash that meets the U.S. Department of Transportation crash severity criteria or the manufacturers criteria for replacement of restraints after a crash, as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C22.001.7v F.A.C

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observe a child's immunization form for was expired. According to the DCF handbook section 7.1 Immunization Records The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

07-05 · Vehicle Requirements

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist inspected the bus, and the alarm did not go off. According to the DCF Handbook Section 2.5.4F Vehicle Requirements F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 2. List of approved alarm manufacturers may be found on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare . 3. Alarms must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations. 4. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. above. Under this allowance, the existing alarm system must always be properly maintained in working order. Should at any time the alarm system require replacement, the new system must be selected from the Departments approved list referenced in 2.5.4 F.2. above

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

08-04 · Seat Belts/Child Restraints

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed non-operational seatbelts. According to DCF Handbook Section 2.5.5 Seat Belt/Child Restraints Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained (in the vehicle and/or on file). Child safety restraint must be replaced if they have been recalled, are past the manufacturers date of use expiration date, or have been involved in a crash that meets the U.S. Department of Transportation crash severity criteria or the manufacturers criteria for replacement of restraints after a crash, as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C-22.001.7. v, F.A.C

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

41-01 · Immunization Records

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that children's files did not have updated immunization records. According to the Handbook Section 7.1B.28 Record Keeping B. The following is a list of documentation that is required to be at the facility for review by the licensing authority: 28. Florida Certification of Immunization form or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form for each child in care

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that in the personnel files it did not include an annual signed child abuse form. According to the Handbook Section 7.4C Personnel Records C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Background Screening Documents

During the time of inspection, the Listening Specialist observed that childcare personnel required new screening. According to DCF Handbook Section 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening

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Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

06-01 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 15 A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

The facility vehicle alarm is not audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

10-27 · Field Trip Permission

22 (non compliance) 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program

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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.