12-01 · Facility Environment

The in classroom 4 the back of the TV had a build-up dust and needed cleaning. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Please clean the area and email pictures by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

Room 4, had several areas with peeling paint: the entrance door, on the right hand-side of the door that opens to the playground, on the back wall by the corner area at ground level, and on the side of the room adjacent to the small children's playground right behind the window. The bathroom utilized by the children in room number 4 , next to the stool on the wall above the baseboard there was some brownish coloration that appears dirty. Also, the surface of the cabinet beneath the sink is peeling and it needs to be repaired. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining all childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Please fix the areas and email pictures by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

31-03 · Indoor Equipment

In room 4, there was a table white with blue legs in the corner adjacent to the restroom that has visible accumulation of dirt. Please sanitize all furnishing and toys children use prior the children arrive and documented in the daily log. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining toys, equipment, and furnishings must be safe and maintained in a sanitary condition following a routine schedule of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. Please email pictures once cleaning and maintenance has taken place. The director emailed a picture of the table on 5/6/25 and prior to submitting to this inspection thus it was resolved

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

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

31-09 · Indoor Equipment

The provider did not have a log documenting monthly inspection of the equipment. Licensing provided technical assistance email the log and the regulation. Please conduct these inspections and log them in. Please start documenting the inspections and email them by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

On the small playground feces were observed on the ground. On the small children's playground, the trikes had accumulation of dirt on the seats, there was also a gray table cracked with accumulation of dirt. Please check the playground before using it every morning, sanitize toys and furnishings and document it in the log provided. On the big children's playground, the following was observed: The Blue climber needs to be painted as has peeling paint. There is a black open pipe adjacent to the building with sharp edges. CCF Hnadbook 3.12, C All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. The blue and green playground structure has rusted parts and sharp edges that expose a safety hazard. This structure was painted but the rusted and sharp areas are still showing. Please check the playground structure and repair the areas that pose a risk to the children. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining CCF Handbook 3.12, B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. Please correct these areas and an onsite re- inspection will take place

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-01 · Immunization Records

The children named on the notes did not have vaccinations on file for licensing review. Licensing provided technical assistance was explaining. CCF Handbook 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680. Please look at the notes for the missing vaccinations and email them by the due date. Please email the records by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

The children named on the notes did not have a physical on file for licensing review. Licensing provided technical assistance was explaining CCF Handbook 7.2, C. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

The staff named on the notes was missing the abuse and neglect reporting form. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining CF- FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually and must be on file for licensing review. Please email the form by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

The program failed to keep the staff roster updated. Please remove the three staff named on the notes and send a new list to licensing by the

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

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

12-04 · Facility Environment

The bathroom utilized by the children in room number 4, was observed to require repair around the toilet and the baseboard was missing. The surface of the cabinet beneath the sink is peeling and it needs to be repaired or replaced. Also, there were several lights out in multiple classrooms. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining all childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards, and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before children use the play area. This violation was corrected before the submission of this inspection thus it was resolved

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2024

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

04-01 · Supervision

The Licensing Specialist (LS) observed the three children standing in the hallway in front of the kitchen; the staff was cleaning a mop bucket in the kitchen sink, not facing the children or providing direct supervision, not within the same room or caring for the children. Direct supervision is defined as actively watching and directing children's activities within the same room or designated outdoor play area, during transportation, any activity outside of the facility, and responding to the needs of each child while in care. LS provided technical assistance; thus, it was completed during the inspection, explaining that standing children on the wall to complete other tasks is not the best alternative for supervision. Please add more staff for children for children while the staff clean the building or clean when children are not present

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-07 · Fire Drills

LS observed an incomplete fire drill log. The missing elements were the time to exit, route, and date of the fire extinguisher. Please complete the log and email it back by the due date. LS provided technical assistance that the fire drill must be filled out completely for the licensing review. Fire inspection: 11/8/24, 5 staff and 17 children. Fire inspection: 9/5/24

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

24-01 · Food Preparation Area

LS observed a staff member washing a mop bucket in the kitchen's three-compartment sink. Please note that kitchen skins must be used for their only purpose: The first compartment must be used for washing, the second compartment for rinsing, and the third compartment for sanitizing. LS provided technical assistance, which was completed during the inspection. Also, please sanitize the sink before using it

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

LS observed that the blue and green playground structure needs maintenance. Rusted parts and sharp edges expose a safety hazard and need painting. LS provided technical assistance for staff members to check the playground structure and repair the areas that pose a risk to the children

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-01 · Personnel Records

LS asked for access to the staff and children's records (a staff noted on the supplemental page) and told licensing only the director has access to the records. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining that records must be maintained at the program location and must be available during the hours of operation for review by the licensing authority. If the director is off-site, please have someone in charge of allowing access to the children's and staff's records. LS provided technical assistance, which was completed during the inspection, and licensing needs to review files while onsite completing inspections

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-04 · Facility Environment

The bathroom utilized by the children in room number 4 , was observed to require repair around the toilet and the baseboard was missing. The surface of the cabinet beneath the sink is peeling and it needs to be repaired or replaced. Also, there were several lights out in multiple classrooms. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining alll child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. 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.

33-07 · Training Requirements

The staff noted on the supplemental did not complete 10 hours of in-service. Please complete 10 hours and email the in-service log by the due date. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and and ending June 30. Please email the in-service log by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Technical assistance was provided. CCF Handbook 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680. Please look at the notes for the missing vaccinations and email them by the due date. This is the second violation of this standard. Licensing requested these records multiple times. Also, today during the inspection the records were not accesible to licensing. Please email the records only for the children noted on the supplemental page by the due date

The children named on the notes have expired vaccinations

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

The top of the walls in classroom 4 were observed to have a build-up of dust, the emergency lights, the fluorescent lights, the back of the TV, the AC vents (both where the air comes out and the return vents.) The fans and AC vents in multiple classrooms were observed to need cleaning. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. 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.

12-02 · Facility Environment

The bathroom utilized by the children in room number 4 , was observed to require repair around the toilet and the baseboard was missing. The surface of the cabinet beneath the sink is peeling and it needs to be repaired or replaced. Also, there were several lights out in multiple classrooms. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining alll child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. 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.

13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

Licensing observed a tank of gasoline inside in the hallway up front near the office along with a pressure washer. Please remember to store gasoline outside the facility and away from children. This was completed at the time of the inspection, as the staff removed the gasoline and placed it outside the facility. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

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

23-02 · Fire Drills

Last fire inspection was completed 4/26/23. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining am annual fire inspection must be completed and 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

24-18 · Food Preparation Area

Licensing observed several food items such as marshmallows, candy, chips, dingdongs, pancakes, baby food, formula, oreos, waffles passed the expiration date. The staff threw away the food thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining that stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-07 · Training Requirements

The staff noted on the supplemental did not complete 10 hours of in-service. Please complete 10 hours and email the in-service log by the due date. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and and ending June 30

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-13 · Training Requirements

The staff noted on the supplemental did not complete the SCHOOL READINESS TRAINING. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining the following courses need to be completed: Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Technical assistance was provided. CCF Handbook 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680. Please look at the notes for the missing vaccinations and email them by the due date

The children named on the notes have expired vaccinations

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

24-17 · Food Preparation Area

Two licensing specialists observed three boxes of juice and cereal stored on the floor. The licensing specialist provided technical assistance explaining. CCF Handbook 3.9.2. A. Food containers, such as cans, plastic containers, boxes and bags must be stored above the floor on clean surfaces protected from splash and other contamination. The director removed the food items from the floor thus it was completed at the time of the inspection

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-21 · Food Preparation Area

Two licensing specialists observed sandwiches, cucumbers, and apples not covered and sealed and labeled with the date. The licensing specialists provided technical assistance thus, it was completed at the time of inspection. CCF Handbook 3.9.2, D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-24 · Food Preparation Area

Two licensing specialists observed food in Ziploc bags not labeled, the freezer needed to be cleaned. The licensing specialists provided technical assistance thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. CCF Handbook 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. Food may be frozen prior to the expiration date, but when thawed, it must be labeled with the date it was removed from the freezer and discarded within seven calendar days. 3. Frozen food must be labeled by date and type noted below and stored according to the following table: Food Item Months Bacon and sausage 1 to 2 months Casseroles 2 to 3 months Frozen dinner and entrees 3 to 4 months Ham, hot dogs, lunch meats 1 to 2 months Meat, uncooked 4 to 12 months Meat, uncooked ground 3 to 4 months Meat, cooked 2 to 3 months Poultry, cooked 4 months Soups and stews 2 to 3 months

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

04-03 · Supervision

A child was left unsupervised on the playground; he got out of the facility to Terry Street, and the staff were unaware. Licensing provided technical assistance; thus, it was completed at the time of the inspection. Staff must provide direct supervision, which is actively watching and directing childrens activities within the same room or designated outdoor play area, during transportation, any activity outside of the facility, and responding to the needs of each child while in care. Also, staff must be assigned to direct supervision of a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must child care personnel always have supervision inside or outside the facility

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-04 · Supervision

A child was not supervised on the playground, and he jumped the fence and went to a main street. Licensing provided technical assistance thus, it was completed at the time of the inspection. It was explained staff must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-01 · Background Screening Documents

Observed two staff files without a current and completed Form 5131 in their files. Provided technical assistance to the on-site Director: A 5131 form must be completed and current in each staff file with all information completed on the form including their employment start date. Completed 5131 Form must be provided on the two staff by the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

Observed two staff files without employee history verification. Provided technical assistance to the onsite Director: employment history verification must be completed for the past 5 years on all employers, in their staff file, with at least three attempts to obtain the information prior to staff starting employment. The employment verification must be completed by the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Background Screening Documents

Observed staff record with a background screening ( photo taken) more than 5 years and not renewed prior to expired retention date. Provided technical assistance to the onsite Director: Backgrounds screening must be renewed within 5 years or before the retention date expires. The staff member must have an updated approved background by the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

46-01 · Daily Attendance

While observing children on the playground, the teacher did not have an attendance log/ tablet with her on the playground. Provided technical assistance to the Director onsite: Teachers must have a completed attendance log /Tablet with them at all times -including on the playground. Tablet provided later to licensing counselor onsite

Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

41-01 · Immunization Records

Reviewed child's file which was lacking an immunization record. Provided technical assistance to the director: A current immunization record must be provided within 30 days of enrollment for a pre elementary school child and be in their file for review. The immunization record must be provided by the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

04-04 · Supervision

Complaint investigation revealed child bit many times by another child and hospitalized on 6/6/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

39-01 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

Investigation of a complaint revealed after the child was bitten and bruised by being hit with a toy emergency services were not contacted and the mother was notified approximately 3 hours after the incident occurred

Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2023

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

39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

Incident Reports were not completed and provided to parent of the child that had bit various children on previous occasions

Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2023

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