Teachable Moments Learning Center LLC

12-18 · Facility Environment

During the time of inspection, The Licensing Specialist observed three outlet covers missing in the 3/4 yr olds classroom. The Licensing Specialist gave the Owner, Director Technical Assistance. This was brought back into compliance at the time of inspection. CCF Handbook 3.1 I All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers

Corrected by May 15, 2025

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

Durig the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there was a cleaning solution called Neutral Disinfectant Spray bottle on the counter in the 4 yr olds classroom that was in reach of the children. The Owner, Director was given technical assistance on the dangers this can be for the children. The Owner, Director removed the solution to a shelve that is out of the reach of the children. This brought it back into compliance. CCF Handbook 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 by May 15, 2025

47-01 · Access/Child Safety

During the complaint inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed the video footage and observed a teacher pulling a child out from under the castle jungle gym. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection in that the owner let the staff know that if a child is not hurting anyone then to radio the person in charge to come help with the child. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 8.2,C Child Safety. C. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited

Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

04-01 · Supervision

4-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 two year old child in the younger two year old classroom without a teacher. Staff advised that the young two year old classroom was outside. During the inspection, the director brought the 1 two year old child to the playground and gave the child to the teacher. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 2.4: 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 by Sep 9, 2024

05-04 · Transportation

5-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the transportation logs did not include all the required information, in that there were a number of transportation log entries that were missing the time on the vehicle and the time off the vehicle and the date of the trip. Licensing Specialist observed 1 entry were the children being checked off the vehicle was missing, and one entry were the drivers signature and secondary signature were missing. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 2.5.2 A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable)

33-01 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel did not complete the competency exams for the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months of their child care industry state date, exceeding 15 months. 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. 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)

33-06 · Training Requirements

33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hours of early literacy training within 12 months of the child care industry state date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C 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

40-17 · Medication

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were a number of diaper creams that were expired in the older two year old classroom (1 A+D ointment, 3 Boudreauxs Butt Paste, 1 Aquaphor, 1 Destin). During the inspection, staff discarded the creams. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded

Corrected by Sep 9, 2024

30-01 · Diapering

At time of inspection licensing specialist observed that was no handwashing station available to teachers after diaper changing in the 2 yr old classroom. Be sure to have a handwashing station made available to the teachers. TA When children in diapers are in care, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed the following ratios upon arrival at 8:40 am: infant room 10 infants : 3 teachers 1 yr old room 6 children : 1 teacher 1 yr old room 8 children : 1 teacher 2 yr old room 5 children : 1 teacher 2 yr old room 12 children : 1 teacher 3 yr old room 12 children : 2 teacher 4 yr old room 13 children : 1 teacher at 10 am the following ratios were: infants 11 infants : 3 teachers 1 yr old 6 children : 1 teacher 1 yr old 6 children : 1 teacher 1 yr old 4 children : 1 teacher 2 yr old 11 children : 1 teacher 2 yr old 9 children : 2 teacher 3 yr old 19 children: 2 teachers 4 yr old 17 children : 1 teacher

Corrected by Jan 23, 2024

28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

At time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed that the bottles and sippy cups were not labeled with first and last names. Director had staff properly label the bottles and sippy cups bringing this back into compliance. TA Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily

Corrected by Jan 23, 2024

29-04 · Health and Sanitation

The teachers in the 2 year old class room stated that they use hand sanitizer after changing children. There is no handwashing sink in the classroom for them to wash hands. TA The use of hand sanitizers does not substitute for handwashing. However, in areas away from the facility where no running water is available, hand sanitizers may be used. Examples of such places are field trips, nature trails or picnic areas where running water is not readily available

30-07 · Diapering

At time of inspection, counselor observed and photographed a diaper changing station that had a soiled diaper in a plastic bag and a hair clip on the diaper changing table. Director lined the trash can with a plastic bag and disposed of the diaper and hair clip was set up on shelf. Director also added hand sanitizer closer to the diaper changing area. TA was given on having lined trash receptacles at the diaper changing area, hand sanitizer if a sink is not available and the importance of cleaning and disposing of diapers after changing

Corrected by Sep 25, 2023

04-09 · Supervision

Counselor observed a child in the infant room eating a snack at the feeding table without a seatbelt. Per CCF handbook 2.4.4. B. Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age appropriate chair with good head control. Children must not be left in high chairs or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times. The use of safety straps is required to prevent children from falling out of the high chair. The facility ordered seatbelts for installation

12-02 · Facility Environment

Counselor observed paint peeling on the bicycle merry go round and the drum piece on the climbing structure was broken. This left a pipe exposed out on the playground. Per 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. The pipe was covered with tape