05-04 · Transportation

This licensing specialist reviewed a field trip log on the day of this inspection, and it did not have all of the required information or required signatures. Specialist will provide the correct transportation log for field trip going forward. Provider will provide a copy of a future field trip by 6.20.2025. 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable). Transportation By Foot B. Prior to transporting children by foot, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child Page 1 of 6 Name: Kid City USA Deland 2 Inc License #: C07VO0459 Address: 238 S Amelia Ave Deland FL 32724 Type: Routine Date: 06/06/2025 care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. C. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, the child care personnel must: 1. Record the date and time the child(ren) arrived at the destination on the transportation log immediately, 2. Conduct roll call, record, date and initial verifying that all children were accounted for. 3. The same must occur prior to leaving that location and immediately upon returning to the facility premises. The first and second child care personnel must sign the log verifying all children are accounted for and log is complete at each destination. D. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, a second and different child care personnel must: 1. Witness roll call to verify all children are accounted for and that the log is complete. 2. Sign and date the transportation log. Transportation By Vehicle E. Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. F. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: 1. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; 2. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and 3. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted. 4. Ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. 5. If the provider contracts with an outside entity to provide transportation, then the provider must assign a child care personnel to perform the duties of the driver outlined above in numbers 1-3. G. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, a second and different child care personnel must: 1. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and 2. Sign, date and record the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

While reviewing staff files, specialist observed a staff file did not have background screening documentation in the file for the licensing specialist to review. Provider will print and file by 6.20.2025. 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. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

21-11 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

Specialist observed bathroom in the 4-year-old bathroom that the toilet had a missing seat and there were supplies to close to the toilet on shelves. Both 4-year-old and two's and three-year-old rooms had cabinets above toilets with exposed supplies. Cabinets need to close and reorganize to keep supplies in a safe condition and clean. Provider will reorganize and fix cabinets by 10/30/2024. 3.7 Restrooms and Bath Facilities I. Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

24-21 · Food Preparation Area

Specialist observed packages of cereal and pretzels were not properly dated after opening. Provider dated packages right away. Items were stored that same week, provider explained only one box is opened at a time and therefore had the proper dates according to purchase receipts. This was resolved at time of inspection. 3.9.2 Food Storage D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

36-03 · CPR Requirements

Specialist observed during inspection only 2 staff had CPR/First Aid requirements and 3 are required at this time. There are 29 children enrolled. Provider set up training right away and said that at least 5 staff would have required training by end of week. This is due by 10/30/2024. 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of childcare personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For childcare personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be childcare personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: **Total number of childcare personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: 1-25 **Total minimum number of childcare personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when children are present: 3 **Total minimum number of childcare personnel with first aid training on site when children are present: 3

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

12-03 · Facility Environment

A new teacher chose to feed toddler children pizza on plates sitting on the floor. The children were observed to have spilled the pizza to the floor and pick it back up. The new teacher was counseled and moved to a classroom with a co-teacher until she gains more experience. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 20: Physical Environment Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the child care environment is conducive to the healthy development of children. And page 31: A. Children are at a higher risk for contracting food-borne illness, as their bodies are in the process of growing, developing, and building adequate immune systems to fight illness. While some food-borne illnesses originate at farms or food manufacturing plants, the majority are the result of poor food handling practices

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

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

33-03 · Training Requirements

In reviewing staff files counselor found that there were 2 employees who had not started DCF trainings within 90 days. Trainings must be started by 2/29/2024. 4.1 Beginning Training 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.

34-07 · Credentialed Staff

Upon arrival to do an inspection counselor asked to speak with the director and the owner stated the director had been let go approximately 6 weeks prior. Provider did not make this counselor aware until the date of inspection 2/14/2024. The owner is currently covering that role and has appropriate trainings and certifications. 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. All applications and documentation will be verified, and, if complete, the credential will be issued by the Department or its designated representative on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(g), F.A.C. Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. F. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. 2. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a credentialed director

Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

In reviewing staff files, counselor observed that there were several files that did not have BGS documentation. Counselor did verify that staff had eligible screenings even though they werent printed and in the file. This is due to be in the file by 2/29/2024. 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. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

In reviewing staff files counselor observed several files without reference checks. These are due by 2/29/2024. 5.1 Initial Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. 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. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

46-02 · Daily Attendance

Counselor observed that there were several classrooms that did not have proper attendance rosters, ensuring times of arrival. Provider updated during inspection. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare 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. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. C. REMOVED. D. Attendance records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. E. Attendance records for Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten or School Readiness may be used, if applicable

Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

Counselor observed on the playground that there was peeling paint on all metal structures such as slide structure, balance beam and children's benches. Counselor also observed slide structure to be quite deteriorated by the elements having peeling paint on wood surfaces and broken wood that can cause splinters. Provider will sand, a repaint and repair these structures by 7/14/2023. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. 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. F. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations and allow for water drainage. Any open containers with water must be emptied immediately after use, i.e. pots, toys, or other equipment that collects water

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-04 · Outdoor Equipment

In reviewing facility required inspections, counselor observed that the physical environment log has not been updated since last inspection on 2/13/2023. Counselor reviewed and gave TA on importance of the inspections and the logs being updated. Counselor did an inspection with provider at time of inspection. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. 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

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

34-04 · Credentialed Staff

Counselor received an email on 4/13/2023 stating that current Director was no longer employed at this facility. This facility will be put on probation until 10/21/2023. A director must be in place to avoid further violations. 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF-FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. All applications and documentation will be verified, and, if complete, the credential will be issued by the Department or its designated representative on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(g), F.A.C. A. Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. B. CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, must be maintained at the facility for review by the licensing authority. A Director Credential, as documented on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, is active for five years from the date of issuance. C. An individual may not be the director of child care facilities that overlap in the hours of operation. D. An individual with an inactive Director Credential is ineligible to be the director of a child care facility. E. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. F. Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. 2. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a credentialed director

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

34-07 · Credentialed Staff

Counselor received an email on 4/13/2023 stating that current Director was no longer employed at this facility. Director last day of employment was 3/21/2023. Provider did not report timely. This facility will be put on probation until 10/21/2023. A director must be in place to avoid further violations. 4.7 Director Credential F. Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. 2. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a credentialed director

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

In reviewing staff files counselor found that no reference checks were completed for three staff. This is due to be completed by 7/14/2023. 5 Background Screening 5.1 Initial Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. 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. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.