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Home › FL › Dade City › Academy at the Farm Preschool
9500 Alex Lange Way, Dade City FL 33525 · License #C06PA0044 · Center · Child Care Facility
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12-02 · Facility Environment
During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed the step on the jungle gym was broken. The director was given until January 8, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-02 · Student Health and Records
During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 90 children enrolled. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor monitored classroom A,B and E that totaled 50 of the 90 children's records. Licensing Counselor found one child who had an expired health form. The director was given until January 8, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 B Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. 1. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up- to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
23-05 · Fire Drills
During the inspection, CCR observed that the fire Extinguisher was not properly maintained. The last service was done on 7/2022. The director was given until September 25, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.2 B Fire Safety -B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
During the inspection, CCR observed on the playground the gate had a gap more than 3 inches that could allow animals onto the playground. The director was given until April 27, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 F- Outdoor Play Area. F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
During the inspection, CCR observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth. The director was given until April 27, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.12.D.1- 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. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 39 1. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
33-01 · Training Requirements
During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 12 employees. During the inspection, CCR observed 12 of 12 employee records. The director was given until April 27, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. When the CCR was reviewing the files the CCR seen personnel #1 did not finish her 40-hour training. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare 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. Childcare 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) Childcare 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)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
33-06 · Training Requirements
During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 12 employees. During the inspection, CCR observed 12 of 12 employee records. The director was given until April 27, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. When the CCR was reviewing the files the CCR seen personnel #1 did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 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. 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.