32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

32-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the playground equipment was not maintained in a safe condition, that that the was one bicycle that was missing two pedals and 1 bicycle that was missing one pedal. There was also a screw sticking out of wooden fence base. During the inspection, staff removed the two bicycles. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 11 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 11 of the 11 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 employees did not have documentation that the fire extinguisher training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.5 All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 3 employees did not have a documentation that the exposure plan was reviewed before they started working. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6 There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facility's exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facility's annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood, and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review (CCF Handbook, p. 53)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

41-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 childs file had an expired immunization. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

42-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 physical was not on file within 30 days of the childs enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 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. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. 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.

44-05 · Personnel Records

During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 11 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 11 of the 11 employee records. 44-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 volunteer did not have the Volunteer Acknowledgment form completed. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Background Screening Documents

Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: The Background Screening Clearinghouse will generate e-mails and send you, the provider, a reminder at 60, 30, and 21 days prior to the retention date expiration. Please note, you will only receive that notification for the staff that are on your facility/home roster. Please keep your roster current in the Clearinghouse to avoid confusion on expiration dates, or unwanted notifications. 45-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel that had a break in service exceeding 90 days in the child care industry. The child care personnels eligibility date was 8/13/2021. The child care personnel worked at a facility until 5/31/202410/10/2023 and then did not work in child care until she was hired at the current facility on 10/23/2024. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

12-18 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the infant room by the refrigerator one of the outlets were not covered. The person in charge corrected this at the time of inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 I.- General Health and Safety Requirements I. All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024

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

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground there was a gap between the fence and the deck that is located at the bottom of the fence has a gap of 4 to 5 inches from the fence leaving a space that the children could get their foot stuck as well as fall and get hurt. The director was given until October 18, 2024 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 8 employees. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed 8 of 8 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing counselor seen 3 personnel that did not have a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form signed. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Personnel Records A-F. Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care 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: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. D. Copies of training information and credentials as applicable. 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 certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures, and background screening must also be maintained in the drivers personnel file. F. Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF- FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground there was a gap between the fence and deck leaving a space that the children could get their foot stuck. The director was given until July 15, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-09 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed roaches in the VPK/School Age classroom. The director was given until July 15, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist 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.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

During the time of the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 32 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 32 of the 32 childrens records. Licensing Specialist observed one child who had a missing physical form. The director was given until July 15, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 C 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 C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

• During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth. You are able to see the ground. The director was given until March 8, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. • During the inspection, Licensing Counselor 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: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

• During the inspection, CCR observed on the playground the gate at the bottom had gaps and sharp edges sticking out. The director was given until September 25, 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.

12-09 · Facility Environment

During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 live roach in the gray cabinet in the Three-year-old classroom. The roach was immediately killed and disposed of by the director. TA- All childcare 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.

12-09 · Facility Environment

12-9: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed live and dead roaches in the wooden cabinet in the One year old classroom and live roaches in the gray cabinet in the Three year old classroom. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

30-06 · Diapering

30-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed the diaper mat had a tear in it, in the One year old room. During the inspection, staff replace the diaper mat with a new one. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023

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

30-07 · Diapering

30-7: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed food being stored in the drawers on the diaper changing table in the infant classroom. During the inspection, staff removed the food from the diaper changing table. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023

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

33-03 · Training Requirements

33-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 child care personnel that did not start their DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation 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.

41-02 · Immunization Records

41-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 4 childrens files with expired immunizations. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.