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2239 Tamiami Trl, Bradenton FL 34205 · License #C12MA0178 · Center · Child Care Facility
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12-02 · Facility Environment
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in paint peeling in the following rooms older 3's, 2's, back hallway, VPK A, VPK B, Bathroom by the infant room, and Infants. A small hole in the bathroom the wall to the left in the VPK A room. In the infant room where the white tile and brown tile meet there is a small hole in the floor(provider filled in the hole). The wall that has the white board hanging on it there are 2 small holes and a screw sticking(the provider removed the screw) out of the wall. In the VPK A room the shelf to the right in the block area the contact paper was ripping off. The director was given until April 24, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. 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. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months
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Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-07 · Facility Environment
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cords hanging down and or in the reach of the children in the following rooms 2's, VPK A, the main entrance/hallway, Infants and School Age. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the cords and putting them out of the reach of the children During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 D.- General Health and Safety Requirements. D. Strangulation hazards, strings, and cords long enough to encircle a childs neck such as those on toys and window coverings must not be accessible to children in care
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the big playground the white fence next to the building on the right side the gate at the bottom has 3 broken panel and two of those panel have sharp edges and there is a gap that is 6 inches wide. This leads into an area that there are hazards (a metal electric box that says keep out on it, a satellite and the wires on the ground, cement blocks) to the children but the children can not leave the facility. The white picnic table the left side of the table lifts up and is not secured to the table legs (provider secure the top of the table to the table legs). The paint is peeling off the building. On the younger playground the step 2 play set the green roofing is ripped and hanging down and the entrance way at the bottom to the right the bottom has a hole and sharp piece(provider removed the green roofing and placed the door that belonged to the playset back into the hole area). The paint is peeling off the building. The director was given until April 24, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
18-02 · Bedding and Linens
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the older 3's room there was 2 cots that the mesh was ripping and exposing strings. In the 2's room there were 1 cot that the mesh was ripping and exposing strings. In the VPK A room there were 3 cots that the mesh was ripping and exposing the strings. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the cots and replacing them with new cots. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section3.6.1 Bedding and Linens Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-06 · Diapering
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the infants room that the changing mat was ripped exposing the foam. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by replacing the mat with a new one. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Diapering Requirements - E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-21 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed food being stored without labeled dates. TA: 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. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 30
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed play area with mulch less than 6 inches depth. Personnel purchased mulch and placed it in play area while renewal was being conducted. TA :Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 39 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. 2. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
37-06 · First Aid Requirements
At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed transportation van with incomplete first aid kits. Be sure to have everything listed below in first aid kit at all times. TA: Childcare Facility Handbook Page | 55 Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, include: 1. Soap and hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present), 2. Adhesive bandages, 3. Disposable, non-porous gloves, 4. Cotton balls or applicators, 5. Sterile gauze pads or rolls, 6. Adhesive tape, 7. Digital thermometer, 8. Tweezers, 9. Pre-moistened wipes, 10. Scissors, 11. Bottled water (for cleaning wounds or eyes), and 12. A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.