01-09 · Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 402.3055 and

At the time of inspection, at least [16 of 78] personnel were not added to the Clearinghouse roster. There may be others. Provider should ensure ALL personnel are added to the Roster within 5 days of hire, per ACHA Clearinghouse. This item was revised on 06/12/25 following supervisory review

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

01-15 · Technical assistance: CCF Handbook, Section 5.1(D) "The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained"

At least [14 of 78] personnel files contained an incomplete FC-FSP Form 5131. There may be others. Provider is advised to review all required documentation for completion

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

02-04 · Technical assistance: Per CCF Handbook, "High School Diploma or GED means a diploma or GED or their equivalent as recognized and accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or its equivalent at the state level. If a high school diploma is earned outside the U.S., it must be translated and evaluated by someone who is a member of the American Translators Association, a credential evaluation agency approved by the Bureau of Educators Certification, or an accredited college/university and must be determined to be equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma or GED or their equivalent. High school diplomas issued by private schools that are registered with or recognized by the Florida Department of Education or its equivalent in other states will be accepted." After supervisory review, [1] personnel has been removed from this count. Per Department management, employees identified as "other personnel" and not responsible for the care of children do not need proof of education

At the time of inspection, at least [7] personnel files did not contain proof of education or equivalent. Some did not meet translation requirements per CCF Handbook and Ordinance. There may be others

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Technical assistance: CCF Handbook 4.5(B) "A copy of the training transcript must be included in each child care personnels record maintained at the child care facility" Provider should ensure training transcripts are up-to-date in personnel files

At the time of inspection, [1] personnel had not initiated introductory child care training within 90 days of employment in the industry as evidenced by review of the DCF transcript

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

05-01 · Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-32, Ordinance

At the time of inspection, [1] personnel files did not have a current health statement/Physician's No.8 form. This item was revised on 06/12/25 following supervisory review

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10-13 · Technical assistance: CCF Handbook, Section 3.2(D) "Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia must not be present on the premises or in vehicles used by child care facility." Technical assistance: CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1(C) "During naptime, lighting must allow child care personnel to visually observe and supervise children."

At the time of inspection, the following was observed: • Ceiling Rm 13 bathroom has black buildup that requires immediate attention • Multiple ceiling tiles throughout the facility were observed to be water stained. • Ceiling vents in Rm 9 and Rm 11 bathrooms needs to be properly secured • An older, wall-mounted electronic device is hanging from the wall in Nest 7 bathroom • Ceiling vents in the Rm 1 and Rm 6 bathrooms need to be cleaned • Bathroom light in Rm 7 was not working properly/needs to be repaired

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

47-02 · Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook

At the time of inspection, at least [23 of 78] personnel files did not contain proof that fire extinguisher training had been completed within 30 days of hire. There may be others. Last fire INSPECTION 05/04/2024 Last EXTINGUISHER service 01/2025 This item was revised on 06/12/25 following supervisory review

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

08-09 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

At time of inspection, licensing monitor observed two [1yr] old classrooms to be out of ratio Ratios observed out of compliance 1yr, 1:7 1yr, 1:8 Provider resolved by returning staff who were on break to classes Remaining ratios observed infant, 2:8 infant 2:3 1yr, 2:6 2yr, 2:9 2yr, 2:11 2yr, 2:9 2yr, 1:8 3yr, 3:11 and 1 RBT 3yr, 1:7 3yr, 3:12 3-4yr, 3:14 4yr, 2:18 4yr, 2:13

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

11-08 · General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed both [2yr old] classrooms with insufficient lighting at naptime. Provider resolved by turning on available naptime lights

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-02 · Technical assistance regarding labeling of refillable bottles

At the time of inspection, licensing monitor observed two [3yr old] classrooms where adult scissors and hand sanitizer were out on teacher desks and accessible to children. Provider resolved by making scissors inaccessible. The section number cited above is incorrect. The facility is being issued a non-compliance of Section 3.2 (B), DCF Handbook

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

21-06 · Napping Space Group: Sec. 7-5.04, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

At time of inspection, licensing monitor observed multiple classrooms with inadequate naptime space Provider resolved by moving children

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

35-11 · Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook

At time of inspection, children's lunch was being served from the lobby. Per provider, the kitchen was not being utilized for lunch services because it was being used for "children's cooking activities" as a part of summer camp programming. The kitchen should not be accessible to children in daily operations. Provider has stated lunch service will be returned to the kitchen and food-related activities will be moved to a classroom

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

35-12 · Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook

At time of inspection, children's lunch was being served from the lobby and not from the appropriate food preparation area. Lunch service concluded. Provider has stated lunch service would be returned to the kitchen

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

36-03 · Feeding Procedure/Seating Group: Sec. 7-7.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

At time of inspection, licensing monitor observed multiple infant bottles, sippy cups, water bottles and food brought from home that were not individually labeled with children's first and last name. Provider resolved by properly labeling items

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

03-03 · Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

[4] personnel were observed to have incomplete training requirements [4] personnel did not initiate required training within 90 days of hire into the child care industry

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

03-06 · Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

[3 of 7] personnel observed caring for infants did not complete the bi-annual safe sleep training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

22-04 · Technical assistance was previously provided for this item

[2] cribs in Nest 5 were observed to have inappropriate crib sheets. Provider resolved by replacing with tightly fitting sheets

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

11-13 · General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

The following areas were observed to need repair, removal, or replacement: - Indoor and outdoor water fountains need to be accessible and functional. - All water-stained ceiling tiles need to be replaced. - All clutter and extensive material stored behind centers, bathrooms, and walls need to be removed and stored correctly. - All

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.