06-01 · Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

In reviewing substitute's file, the background screening documentation was missing a physical copy for auditing purposes. Although counselor reviewed to make sure it was valid, specialist advised provider that documentation needs to be in the substitutes file at all times. A copy is due in the file by 10/17/2024. 4.1 Initial Screening Operators, household members (adults and children 12 to 17 years of age), substitutes, volunteers and Large Family Child Care Home employees must have a level 2 background screening clearance from the Department prior to obtaining a license, residing in the home, employment, or volunteering unsupervised with children. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. A. 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 Live Scan vendor that is Clearinghouse compatible must be used for submission of fingerprints. Household members aged 12 to 17 years must complete a Juvenile Records Check with FDLE. Providers may use the public portal to request certified State of Florida criminal history juvenile record checks from this link: https://shield.fdle.state.fl.us/shield/app/orisearch. B. The fingerprint results from the Federal Bureau of Investigation will be returned to DCF via the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. DCF will review both the federal and state criminal history results, along with state criminal records, national sex offender registry, Florida sex offender registry, and the Florida child abuse and neglect registry

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

24-25 · First Aid Kit FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

of Family Home Daycare Handbook. 5.6 Annual In-Service Training 5.6.1 Operator In-Service Training All operators must complete a minimum of 10-clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentrating on children ages birth through 12 years annually during the 12-month licensing period. The annual 10-clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training must be completed

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

07-10 · Staff Training FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

Operator has not completed CPR/First Aid which was due to be completed by 4/22/2024. The operator will have this done by 5/20/2024. 5 Staff Training 5.1 Training Required Prior to Licensure/Caring for Children C. Have certificate(s) of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures and first aid training, which must be current and valid at all times. Certificates of course completion are valid based on the time frames established by each first aid and CPR training program, not to exceed three years. CPR courses must include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment that shall be documented by the certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the home and available for review by the licensing authority

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

07-10 · Staff Training FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

In reviewing staff files counselor found that the substitute teacher had an expired CPR. Provider will have her substitute complete training by 4/22/2024. 5 Staff Training 5.1 Training Required Prior to Licensure/Caring for Children 5.1.1 Operators and Substitutes Prior to licensure and prior to caring for children, all home operators, substitutes for the operator, and substitutes working more than 40 hours per month on average over a 6-month period must: C. Have certificate(s) of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures and first aid training, which must be current and valid at all times. Certificates of course completion are valid based on the time frames established by each first aid and CPR training program, not to exceed three years. CPR courses must include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment that shall be documented by the certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the home and available for review by the licensing authority

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

07-07 · Staff Training FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

In reviewing substitute trainings, counselor observed that the 10 hours of in-service required by School Readiness had not been completed for the substitute. This is due to be completed by 10/13/2023. 17.6 Annual In-Service Training 1. Upon successful completion of pre-service training requirements, all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes must complete a minimum of ten (10) clock-hours or one (1) CEU of in-service training annually during the programs corresponding DCF licensure or registration year

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

06-07 · Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

In reviewing staff files counselor found that the operator and substitute did not have abuse and neglect forms signed in their file. This is due to be completed by 4/7/2023. 4.3 Background Screening Documents H. The operator, substitute, employee and/or volunteer must complete a CF-FSP 5337, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements, incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., signed prior to initial licensure and annually thereafter

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Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

14-17 · Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

Counselor observed that the playground did not have enough mulch particularly under slides. This is due to be completed by 4/7/2023. 7.6 Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements K. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a ground cover or other protective surface under the equipment that provides resilience and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Equipment used for climbing must not be placed over, or immediately next to hard surfaces not intended for use as surfacing for climbing equipment. All permanent/anchored playground equipment must be placed over a shock absorbing material that is either the unitary or the loose fill type extending beyond the perimeter of the stationary equipment

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

20-09 · Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, 7.13 and 7.14

In reviewing meal menus counselor found that the menus were not being dated. Provider dated at time of inspection and this counselor advised provider that menus need to be dated and maintained. 7.14 Food and Nutrition D. Daily meal and snack menus shall be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing purposes. Operators who participate in the USDA Food Program shall provide nutritious meals and snacks and must keep menus in accordance with the Department of Health and the USDA requirements

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2023

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