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Home › FL › Avon Park › Apple Top Child Care And Learning Center
108 S Forest Ave, Avon Park FL 33825 · License #C10HI0552 · Center · Child Care Facility
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32-03 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the wooden climbing equipment had multiple areas of rotten wood and exposed nails/screws. One area was observed near the entrance where the kids enter, the equipment and the other areas were located inside and towards the back. Lastly, a section of the wood along the top rail had an area of wood that was broken, but did not have any sharp edges. The provider was given technical assistance to monitor this area and/or replace prior to the section getting worse. The licensing specialist showed the owner the areas not in good repair. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider to replace all areas of the rotten wood or remove from the playground prior to the due date. Note: additional time was allotted to align the due dates
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
32-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing. Lastly, the provider was reminded that the sheet either needs a full date or the year(s) listed on the form
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the months of February and March 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
23-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date and to obtain a current fire inspection prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/18/24 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 10/29/24 (lockdown) and 7/11/24 (weather). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in June 2024. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with the licensing specialist present
At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before the prior year's date. The current year has not been completed to date of this inspection and the prior year was completed on 11/3/23
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization record in their file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
17-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to re-attach the fencing to the poles prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed multiple areas of fencing that has separated from the support pole and has a gap between the pole and the fencing
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
32-02 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the drum equipment was not anchored in any of the 4 support areas. The provider removed the equipment while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the wood or remove the equipment from the playground prior to the due date. Note: additional time was allotted to align the due dates
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed multiple pieces of wood on the red wooden house that were broken/missing pieces/rotten and/or had exposed screws
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete a minimum of 1 more hour in-service training prior to the
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completing the required 10-hour annual in-service hours for the fiscal year 2023 - 2024. (staff only had 9 hours documented)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
42-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired health record in their file and had been enrolled more than 30 days
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
18-06 · Bedding and Linens
At the time of the re-inspection, there were still several mats that were not impermeable. TA was provided to replace the torn mats
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
09-06 · Technical assistance was provided that electronic media for children under two years of age isn't permissible. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children two years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day. • This standard was brought back into compliance when the provided turned off the tablet
At the time of the inspection, Counselor observed children inside a mix classroom of (1-year-old 3-year-old) watching Cocomelon via a tablet
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
12-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the facility is cleaned regularly. Also, to clean affected areas by due date
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed ceiling vents throughout the facility covered in dust
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
12-19 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to complete the facilitys daily indoor and outdoor checklist inspection. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
17-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good condition and free of rust. Repair or replace affect playground equipment. • Additional time was allotted as the Provider advised the facility received a grant to replace their playground
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the red metal merry go round and the red metal jungle gym climbing equipment; rust, and peeling paint. Also, the red wooden playhouse has exposed screws as the wood around the screw has broken off. Also, the red wooden playhouse wood is beginning to splinter throughout the structure
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
18-06 · Technical assistance was provided to replace effected items and ensure that floor mats are covered with impermeable surface
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed several mats available for children in care were not in good repair (torn) and were not covered with an impermeable surface
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
24-23 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all freezers and refrigerators have appropriate thermometers. • Technical assistance was also provided that an accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. The thermometer must be in the center of the unit and be readily accessible
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed two white Kenmore freezer (chest and upright) inside the storage room near the kitchen without thermometer inside
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
32-08 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fall zones are maintained (6 feet of fall zone in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment and a minimum of 6 inches in depth of resilient surface). • Technical assistance was provided to monitor the resilient surface underneath and around all stationary equipment. • Additional time was allotted as the Provider advised the facility received a grant to replace their playground
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed that several stationary play equipment (red jungle gym, red wooden playhouse, red and blue climbing structure) less than 6 feet of fall zone in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. Director advised that the facility has added several new stationary equipment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
35-12 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
44-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a signed supplemental statement on file. • Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 8
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed per s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date
At the time of the reinspection, the provider stated the child listed on the supplemental still does not have a current immunization record
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed childrens files M - Z and determined the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization record in their file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
44-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date and owners must have a complete file onsite available for review
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
29-16 · Health and Sanitation
• Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D TA: FSC observed child care personnel retrieve and post hand washing posting for the toileting area t time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
44-04 · Personnel Records
• The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C • TA: FSC observed child care personnel review, sign updated CF-FSP 5337 documentations at time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
29-16 · Health and Sanitation
• Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D TA: Provider achieved compliance at time of inspection by posting the handwashing procedures and paper towels in the toileting area
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
44-04 · Personnel Records
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. TA> Provider achieved compliance at time of inspection as the childcare personnel completed an updated CF-FSP 5337 at time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
45-09 · Background Screening Documents
• The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K TA: Provider achieved compliance at time of the inspection as provider updated their clearinghouse by end dating a previous employee
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
46-07 · Daily Attendance
The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [ All classrooms were observed with no daily attendance rosters. ] .CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A TA: FSC advised provider that all classrooms must have attendance rosters that accompany the group of children throughout any and all transitioning from pThe attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [ All classrooms were observed with no daily attendance rosters. ] .CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, i.e. From a different classroom and the playground.]
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.