45-03 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of the commencement of the complaint inspection, the provider stated she was made aware of disqualification because the clearinghouse roster sent an email on 6/20/25. She explained that she had not reached out to the licensing specialist assigned to her, however felt like employee who is her son was not a threat to children. She explained at first, that he had not been back to the facility since the arrest was made, however after interviewing staff, they revealed that the employee had been to the facility as recent as earlier this morning (day of commencement) walking children to the classrooms (referring to them as drop offs) and doing errands for them when needed. The director admitted she was going to have him fix something at the facility but was advised to ensure he is not present while children are enrolled and to be removed from the clearinghouse roster in the process of any court proceedings for employee to maintain compliance of this standard. The noncompliance was resolved because the employee was not present during the time of commencement

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to remove or cover the exposed playground areas prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed exposed foam material and plastic tarp pieces near the large climbing equipment. Also, the licensing specialist observed 2 children's chairs that were broken. The provider removed the chairs while the licensing specialist was present

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. The last fire drill was conducted on 4/17/25 and no emergency preparedness drills have been conducted yet this licensing year. Provider is aware a lockdown & weather drill must be completed prior to the license expiring. The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in January 2025. 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 last year's date. The current year was completed on 3/5/25 and the prior year was completed on 2/16/24

Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had not started the required DCF 40 hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

14-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the temperature must be maintained between 65 - 82 degrees at all times children are in care

At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the classrooms temperature to be cold. Upon measuring the temperature in each classroom, it was determined to be 50.4 - 55.6 degrees. The licensing specialist asked if the rooms had heaters, and the provider turned the wall units on. The licensing specialist rechecked the classrooms after a bit and determined the classrooms were measuring 67 degrees

Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-09 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date

At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental still does not have documentation of fire extinguisher training in their file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date

At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental still does not have an updated Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-11 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the reports prior to the due date

At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental still does not have an abuse & neglect or sexual offender check/report from out of state

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: a. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained b. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified c. The documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

05-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by foot, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, the child care personnel must: a. Record the date and time the child(ren) arrived at the destination on the transportation log immediately, b. Conduct roll call, record, date and initial verifying that all children were accounted for. c. The same must occur prior to leaving that location and immediately upon returning to the facility premises. The first and second child care personnel must sign the log verifying all children are accounted for and log is complete at each destination. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, a second and different child care personnel must: d. Witness roll call to verify all children are accounted for and that the log is complete. e. Sign and date the transportation log

At the time of the inspection, the provider only offers walking transportation from the school across the street. The licensing specialist reviewed transportation logs and observed multiple days, the logs were missing either the driver (walker), second sweep signature, departure location, arrival location, departure time, arrival times, and/or checking the child in

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

32-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to add a resilient surface that is 6 inches deep and includes a 6-foot fall zone from the perimeter of the equipment on all sides or remove from the playground prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the blue and grey equipment did not have any resilient surface under or around the equipment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of fire extinguisher training in their file and had been employed more than 30 days

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 inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child(ren) listed on the supplemental had expired immunization records in their file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · 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 was missing a 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.

44-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 9 staff files. The staff listed on the supplemental did not have a Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission through the Clearinghouse prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a 90-day break in service and was not rescreened prior to employment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-11 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the reports prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and no documentation that abuse & neglect or sexual offender checks were completed. Prior state is an NFF state

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.