03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

At the time of reinspection, licensing specialist entered the front building that had 5 sleeping 2 year old children and no staff members were in the building. After 30 minutes, the childcare staff member walked across the driveway to the entrance and returned to the building. 5:0 2 yr old class in front building 10:1 3-5 yr old class in back building At 1:30pm the ratios came back to compliance when the staff member returned to the building. 5:1 2 yr old class in front building 10:1 3-5 yr old class in back building

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-02 · Supervision

At 1:00pm licensing specialist arrived at the facility and the sign on the front door stated to use the side gate entrance. Licensing specialist entered the front building via the side entrance of the facility to find 5 children asleep on cots and mats. No adult was in the building. At 1:30pm the staff member returned to the building. Licensing specialist asked staff if she was just entering the building now and staff answered, "Ya I had to step right outside to talk to the neighbor over there". A prospective family was trying to enroll their child and followed the staff member back into the building. The prospective family were leaving when there was no answer at the door and exited the fence to go to their car when the staff member came across the driveway from the side closest to First St. -to the right of the building if facing the front of the building. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

30-14 · Diapering

In a previous inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed diaper changing procedures not posted at diaper changing area. At the time of reinspection, no diaper changing procedure was posted. Licensing specialist emailed the provider a copy of the CDC's recommended diaper changing procedures in a childcare facility and director was able to post the diapering procedures in the diapering area. • During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.10.2, L Diapering Requirements- L. Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and childcare personnel. Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and childcare personnel

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2024

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

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

In a previous inspection licensing specialist observed and photograph inadequate mulch under children play area. During the reinspection, licensing specialist observed the mulch to be only 3" under the stationary play equipment. Be sure to add mulch by September 28, 2024. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.12.D.1- Outdoor Equipment. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

30-10 · Diapering

During the inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed the trash can in the restroom did not have a lid and used disposable diapers were stored in the open trash can. Director was able to locate a lid and covered the open trash can bringing this back into compliance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.10.2, J Diapering Requirements Soiled or wet disposable diapers must be disposed of in a plastic lined, securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2024

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

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

During the inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed cleaning supplies (Clorox Bleach and several bottles of Odo Ban) in the corner of the open kitchen area along with a mop bucket with water. The staff member was able to move the cleaning supplies to under the sink where a child lock was on the cabinet bringing this back into compliance, During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B B. 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 28, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

During the inspection licensing specialist observed that the cots were not separated by 18". The staff were able to adjust the cots so that the children were separated by 18". • During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.6.2, C Nap/Sleep Space, C. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2024

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

19-04 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

During the inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed a child that the cot was under a table with 5 chairs stacked on top of the table. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.6.2,D .Napping and sleeping spaces must not be under furniture or against furniture that creates a hazard

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2024

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

23-07 · Fire Drills

During the inspection licensing specialist observed that the fire drill log did not have a date for the August fire drill. Due to lightening and thunder in the area a fire drill could not be conducted. Be sure to have a fire drill by August 30, 2024 During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.4 A-C Fire Drills. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 28 B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

30-14 · Diapering

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed diaper changing procedures not posted at diaper changing area. Be sure to complete by due date. TA: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 37 Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and child care personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photograph inadequate mulch under children play area. Be sure to complete by due date. TA: If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

Vehicle alarm installed not in working condition 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care 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. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 17 A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. B. The maximum number of individuals transported in a vehicle may not exceed the manufacturers designated seating capacity or the number of factory installed seat belts. C. When transporting children, staff-to-child ratios must be maintained at all times. The driver may be included in the staff-to-child ratio if he or she meets screening and training requirements. D. All child care facilities must comply with the insurance requirements found in Section 316.615(4), F.S. Documentation shall be maintained at the facility. E. The interior of vehicles, when being used to transport children, must be maintained at a temperature comfortable to children (between 65- and 82- degrees Fahrenheit). The vehicle can be ventilated either by mechanical or natural means to maintain the temperature. 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.