33-01 · Training Requirements

During the previous inspection director advise that two staff members are currently meeting with director and reviewing for the exams. All classes are completed. Be sure to have all testing completed by due date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months of their hire date, exceeding 15 months. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

During the previous inspection licensing specialist observed that two staff members did not have documentation to show completion of five-hour early literacy course. Be sure to complete by the due date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel that did not complete the DCF 5 hours of early literacy training within 12 months of their hire date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.2 Pursuant to Section 402.305(2) (e) 5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website.B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five year

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

01-03 · License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising

1-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that facility was advertising on a sign in front of the facility and it did not have the facilitys license number. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Advertisement.A person, as defined in s. 1.01(3), may not advertise a child care facility, family day care home, or large family child care home without including within such advertisement the state or local agency license number or registration number of such facility or home. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

15-03 · Licensed Capacity

15-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 16 children in the toddler classroom. The toddler classroom has a capacity of 10. During the inspection, the children were split into two classrooms. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.2, D Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-02 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

17-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the blue door on the playground (connected the main building) was coming off the wall, in that one of the hinges was missing. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, 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.

17-03 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

17-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 2 playgrounds did not have a shade structure. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

23-02 · Fire Drills

The last fire drill was conducted on 5/8/2025. During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted with Licensing Specialist. 23-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire inspection was not conducted annually, in that the last fire inspection was conducted on 4/8/2024. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. 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. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

23-03 · Fire Drills

23-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire extinguishers were not tagged annually in that they were tagged in 9/2023 and valid until 9/2024. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-13 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was one employee that did not complete the School Readiness Pre- Service training within 90 days of working at the facility. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook 3.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

41-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 3 childrens files that did not have a current immunization on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 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, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

42-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was 1 childs file that did not have a physical on file within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 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. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

46-03 · Daily Attendance

46-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 16 children at the facility and that there were only 10 were signed in. During the inspection, the children were signed in. This is being marked compliant. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

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

33-01 · Training Requirements

During the inspection director advise that two staff members are currently meeting with director and reviewing for the exams. All classes are completed. Be sure to have all testing completed by due date. During the inspection licensing specialist provided technical assistance CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

During the inspection licensing specialist observed that two staff members did not have documentation to show completion of five-hour early literacy course. Be sure to complete by the due date. During the inspection licensing specialist provided technical assistance CCF Handbook Section 4.2.2 Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e) 5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website.B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and one file did not contain a level 2 clearinghouse result. Be sure to have printed copies of the background results in the files. TA Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. All fingerprints must be submitted and processed through the Background Screening Clearinghouse and therefore a LiveScan vendor that is Clearinghouse compatible must be used for submission of fingerprints

Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024

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

04-18 · Supervision

At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed individual with a group of 11 children on the playground but her BGS was listed as not eligible. Director had individual leave once shown the background results bringing this standard back into compliance. TA Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. All fingerprints must be submitted and processed through the Background Screening Clearinghouse and therefore a LiveScan vendor that is Clearinghouse compatible must be used for submission of fingerprints

Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed that the mulch under the yellow bus spring toy needs more mulch under the bus. Be sure to add mulch by the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

7.1 Immunization Records 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, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Technical assistance was given. Please ensure that this individual begins one of the Part 1 or Part II training modules by the due date. Please send documentation as proof to sherrie.quevedo@myflfamilies.com. From the CCF Handbook: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations Health, Safety and Nutrition Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Child Growth and Development Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)

There is 1 staff member who has been employed for more than 90 days who has not yet begun the mandatory 40 hours of child care training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

There are currently a total of 32 children enrolled. The licensing counselor reviewed each of these files today. There were 4 children that are in need of new shot records, as the documents in file have expired. Please provide the updated documentation by the due date. Please send them to sherrie.quevedo@myflfamilies.com

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

There are currently 4 staff employed at this facility. The licensing representative reviewed each of these files today. There were 2 staff that were in need of a new abuse/neglect reporting requirements form, as the documents in their files had expired (were signed and dated more than a year ago). This was corrected at the time of inspection by the owner/director having these 2 individuals review, sign, and date new forms today on-site

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.