40-17 · Medication

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 expired medications (Honest Diaper Rash Cream exp 3/2025, Boudreauxs Butt Paste exp 3/2025 and Triple Antibiotic exp 10/2023). 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

20-04 · Crib Requirements

20-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 1 infant had their arms restrained in a swaddle. Staff advised that they do not have a doctors note. During the inspection, the swaddle was removed this is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, When napping or sleeping, young infants who are not able to roll over must be positioned on their backs and on a firm surface to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, unless an alternate position is authorized by a physician. Sleep sacks that fit according to manufacturers recommendations, do not restrict the infants arms, and will not slide up around the infants face may be used for the comfort of the sleeping infant; however, swaddling shall not be used unless authorized in writing by the childs physician. Written documentation of a physicians authorization must be on file at the facility. Documentation must include the childs name, childs date of birth, description of sleep position required, instructions for the use of any equipment needed, and length of time authorization is valid

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

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

33-03 · Training Requirements

During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 16 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 16 of the 16 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 employees did not start the DCF 40 hour of introductory training within 90 days of the hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-13 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 employee that did not complete the School Readiness Pre-Service training before they were left alone with children or within the 90 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, DEL SR Handbook, Section 3.1 and 3.2 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.

12-07 · Facility Environment

12-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that a one year old was in a high chair, eating. Licensing Specialist observed that the one year old was not buckled in. During the inspection, staff buckled the one year old in the high chair. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

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

14-04 · Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation

14-4: BB stated that on Sunday night the cleaner reported that the AC was humming and not working. BB stated that the facility has 5 AC units. BB stated that 1 was not working. This unit controls the temperature for the lobby, infant room and one year olds room. On Monday the children in the one year old room were moved into a different room, however the infants were not moved into a different classroom. BB stated that temperature did reach 84 F at one point. BB stated that the AC units have been fixed. Licensing Specialist observed that the thermostats were set to 74 degrees F and were reading at 74 degrees F. The digital thermometers in the infant classroom was reading at 77 degrees F and the digital thermometer in the one year old classroom was reading at 75 degrees F. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.3, A: An inside temperature of 65 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained at all times

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

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

24-23 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed missing thermometer in labeled children refrigerator. The director was able to replace the missing thermometer while licensing specialist was on cite. TA: Childcare Facility Handbook Page | 31 An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

18-06 · Bedding and Linens

Napping mats in the 3 year old group. Several mats were torn 3.6.1 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. A. Sleep bedding includes beds, cribs, or mattresses. Air and foam mattresses are prohibited. B. If children are sleeping overnight in the facility, child care personnel must ensure accepted bedtime routines are practiced, such as brushing teeth and washing face and hands. 1. Toothbrushes, towels, and wash cloths may not be shared. 2. Toothbrushes must be stored so that they cannot touch each other. C. Nap bedding includes sleep bedding, cots, playpens, play yards or floor mats. Air and foam mattresses are prohibited. D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. E. Bedding must be appropriate for the childs size. F. Linens, if used, must be washed at least once a week and more often if soiled or dirty. Linens used by more than one child must be washed in between usage. Linens must be provided when children are sleeping, and pillows and blankets must be available. For children under the age of one, please follow the requirements outlined in section 3.6.4. G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets. I. No double or multi-deck cribs, cots, or beds may be used

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

24-09 · Food Preparation Area

In the facility kitchen area: 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space. A. A food preparation area is required for facilities that choose to prepare food in a manner consistent with the definition of preparation of food. Specific requirements for the food preparation area include: 1. Ventilation provided either by mechanical or natural means to provide fresh air and control of unpleasant odors, such as a fan, vent, or open window with a screen. 2. Smooth, nonabsorbent food contact surfaces with no unsealed cracks or seams. Food-contact surfaces are surfaces of equipment, countertops, utensils, etc., that food comes into contact with during food preparation. 3. Food equipment maintained and stored in a sanitary manner and out of the reach of children. 4. Shielded lighting. 5. Nonabsorbent and easily-cleaned walls, flooring, and floor covering. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 30 6. Easily cleanable and replaceable ceiling in the event of water and other damage, mildew or mold. 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

29-10 · Health and Sanitation

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the kitchen only had a two compartment sink and a handwashing sink and no dishwasher or a sanitation bucket. Staff advised that one sink is for hanshwashing and the two compartment sink is for dish sanitation. Staff advised that they are in the process of installing a dishwasher. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, For facilities that prepare food, non-disposable food equipment, tableware, and utensils utilized for food preparation must be properly cleaned by pre-rinsing or scraping, washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and air drying. If the child care facility lacks adequate dishwashing and sanitation described in this section for dishes, equipment and utensils, only disposable single-use items may be used. All single service items must be discarded after each use. Food equipment, tableware and utensils used to prepare food must be washed and sanitized on-site except when a caterer is used, and the caterer is responsible for dishwashing as evidenced by a written agreement. Dishwashing and sanitization must be accomplished by one of the following: 1. A dishwasher with a sanitizing cycle. 2. An installed three compartment sink, or an installed two-compartment sink with a non-stationary or portable compartment receptacle. 3. Chemical Sanitization. 4. Hot water sanitization

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personal that did not complete the DCF 40 hours within 12 months of starting the course, exceeding 15 months. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

43-03 · Enrollment Information

Brochure signature needed for 7 children

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

45-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 employees that did not have the documentation that the 5 year employment history verifications were completed.During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, includingdocumented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual withinthe preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation mustinclude the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmationof employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operatormust make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failedattempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file andinclude date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Background Screening Documents

Background screening required after 90 day break in service 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 53 A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, 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. C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. D. If child care personnel take a leave of absence, such as maternity leave, extended sick leave, migrant child care programs, etc. re-screening is not required unless the five-year re-screen comes due during the leave of absence. All screening and rescreening must be processed using the Background Screening Clearinghouse. [go to http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/backgroundscreening/index.shtml and https://apps.ahca.myflorida.com/SingleSignOnPortal/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fSingl eSignOnPortal%2f]

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

Upon inspection the CCRC found an active wasp nest in the top underside of the large blue stationary equipment at the back end of the playground. The director stated that it would be removed, and the children were told they could not use the equipment until the nest was gone. TA was given at the time of inspection. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. A photo of the play area with nest removed can be emailed to the CCRC by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

20-06 · Crib Requirements

Upon inspection CCRC observed an infant in a crib with a blanket covering a nine-month-old baby as well as another blanket draped over the side of the crib. Teacher removed all blankets at the time of inspection thus bringing this standard into compliance. TA was given to teacher and director for safe sleep procedures. Teacher informed CCRC this was her child asleep in the crib with the blanket and the director said this was a new teacher.3.6.4 Safe SleepA. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. Corrected at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2023

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

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

Child Care Regulation observed that the ground covering was below the minimum requirement of six inches. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the facility did not maintain the mulch under the permanent or stationary playground equipment [ four-swing set, the red and green climbing poles, and the blue slides], in that the mulch depth measured [3 and 4] inches in depth. The facility will have six inches of a resilient surface no later than 6/2/2023. Child Care Regulation will return after this date to check for compliance. 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. 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 CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.