11-03 · Child Discipline

On May 13, 2024, a teacher advised the Licensing Specialist that a child hit her and in return she hit the child back, therefore the teacher did not comply with the facility's written discipline policy that physical punishment is prohibited. The teacher is no longer employed at the facility, therefore this is being marked as resolved. The teacher was interviewed on May 13, 2024 after previous attempts to interview the teacher during this investigation were unsuccessful. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies."

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

11-06 · Child Discipline

On May 13, 2024, a teacher advised the Licensing Specialist that a child hit her and in return she hit the child back. The teacher is no longer employed at the facility; therefore, this is being marked as resolved. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "The following discipline techniques shall be prohibited in the child care facility: 1. The use of corporal punishment/including, but not limited to: a) Hitting, spanking, shaking, slapping, twisting, pulling, squeezing, or biting; b) Demanding excessive physical exercise, excessive rest, or strenuous or bizarre postures; c) Compelling a child to eat or have in his/her mouth soap, food, spices, or foreign substances; d) Exposing a child to extremes temperature; e) Rough or harsh handling of children, including but not limited to: lifting or jerking by one or both arms; pushing; forcing or restricting movement; lifting or moving by grasping clothing; covering a childs head."

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

05-04 · Transportation

During inspection of the transportation log, License Specialist observed that the facility transportation log did not include a signature for 2nd sweep of vehicle. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance on how to properly re-train staff on importance of keeping accurate documentation of transportation log. According to DCF Facility Handbook 2.5.2 Transportation Log 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 childcare 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: 5. The signature of a second childcare 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)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

06-02 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

During time of inspection of staff files, Licensing Specialist observed that 1 driver didn't have updated physical exam on file. After further review, Licensing Specialist observed that transportation log showed that the same driver had transported children after physical exam had expired. According to DCF Facility Handbook 7.4 Personnel Records 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302,3, F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: E. For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or another form containing the same elements of the physician certification, granting medical approval to operate the vehicle, and valid certificates of course completion for first aid training, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR procedures, and background screening must also be maintained in the drivers personnel file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the transportation vehicle alarm did not work. According to DCF Facility Handbook Section 2.5.4 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

15-05 · Licensed Capacity

During time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility didn't have child capacity signs posted in 2 of the classrooms. Per DCF Facility Handbook 3.4 Licensed Capacity 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

23-10 · Fire Drills

During time of inspection, License Specialist observed that 3 of the classrooms did not have evacuation plans posted. According to DCF Facility Handbook Section 3.8.5, E E. The operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

During time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 1 staff personnel did not complete the required Early Literacy training within 12 months of hire date (1/2/2023). According to DCF Facility Handbook Section 4.4.2 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare 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 childcare industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Childcare personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. Childcare Facility Handbook Page | 41 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.