45-01 · Background Screening Documents

In reviewing staff files counselor found that there were 5 new staff members who were previously employed by this provider who did not have current information updated on the 5131 form. This will need to be updated with corresponding documentation by 1/19/2024. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

In reviewing staff files counselor found that there was one new employee whose entire file including level 2 clearing house screening was not available for this counselor to review at time of inspection. The staff file needs to be produced by 1/19/2024. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. D. A copy of the DCF letter/email informing of search conducted of the Floridas child abuse and neglect registry must be on record for each personnel screened between July 1st and December 15th of 2016. E. A copy of each request made to out of state child abuse and neglect registries for individuals who lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding five years. F. A copy of each search conducted for out of state sexual offender/predator registries for individuals who lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding five years. G. A copy of all background screening clearance documents for the director and owner must be included in the Departments official licensing file or in accordance with the appropriate local licensing agency requirements

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

46-03 · Daily Attendance

During inspection counselor observed in 4 of 6 rooms did not have complete attendance rosters. Staff updated at time of inspection. 7.5 Daily Attendance 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 Jan 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.