03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

Although the infant's class was already in ratio by the time this counselor arrived, director did admit that they were out of ratio for approximately 15 minutes because she had two teachers call out. Director called a sister school to send another staff to cover the infant's room. Completed at time of inspection. Counselor observed the following ratios during complaint inspection: Infants 6:2 Ones 9:2 Twos 11:1 Threes 15:1 Three's -14:1 Fours and school aged 14:1

Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

11-07 · Child Discipline

A was child in the 2-year-old's room was observed in a highchair and appeared not to be participating with other children. Staff stated she normally does not use a highchair for the children. The highchair was in the room, and she used it because it was there. Staff stated she was trying to avoid the child hurting himself or other children in that moment. It was a temporary solution. The highchair was removed immediately. 2.8 Child Discipline D. Active play, both indoor and outdoor, must not be completely withheld from children who misbehave. For example, a child being left in the front office the entire time the rest of the children go outside to play would be unacceptable. Time-outs may be used during indoor or outdoor play provided an age-appropriate time limit has been established

Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

Counselor observed a yellow slide has a broken climbing base needing to be replaced or discarded. Counselor also observed an old sandbox that was covered with wooden board. The board needs to be replaced as it has rotted away and has nails protruding, which may cause splinters and/or cuts. This needs to be fixed by 4/1/2024. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

07-03 · Vehicle Requirements

Counselor observed that there was no annual vehicle inspection on file or in the van itself. This is due to be completed by 4/1/2024. 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

34-04 · Credentialed Staff

At this time there is no credentialed director. This facility has been on provisional status since 11/28/2023 when it was reported that they no longer had an acting director. This provisional license will end on 4/17/2024. 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 atwww.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.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

This facility has 71 children enrolled. In reviewing newly enrolled children files (16), counselor found that there were 4 children who did not have health examination DH3040 forms on file. 7.2 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.

45-07 · Background Screening Documents

In reviewing staff files counselor found that there were two employees did not have a background screening resubmission after having a break from childcare for more than 90 days. Employees will be dismissed until BGS comes back eligible. 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. C. Childcare personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the childcare industry that exceeds 90 days. Childcare personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened childcare personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These childcare 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.

05-04 · Transportation

In reviewing transportation logs counselor observed that there was a missing signature from a transportation log for a trip. Staff must sign the log by 7/21/2023. 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)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

33-07 · Training Requirements

In reviewing staff files counselor found that there were several staff members who had not completed the 10 hours yearly in-service required courses. This is do to be completed by 7/21/2023. 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted): 1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectious diseases, sudden infant death syndrome, emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, shaken baby syndrome, use of safe sleep practices, administration of medicine, emergency preparedness, and handling of hazardous materials; 2. Pediatric CPR; 3. First Aid (may be taken to meet the in-service requirement only once every two years); 4. Nutrition; 5. Child development - typical and atypical; 6. Child transportation and safety; 7. Behavior management; 8. Working with families; 9. Design and use of child-oriented space; 10. Community, health and social service resources; 11. Child abuse; 12. Child care for multilingual children; 13. Working with children with disabilities in child care; 14. Safety in outdoor play; 15. Literacy; 16. Guidance and discipline; 17. Computer technology; 18. Leadership development/program management and child care personnel supervision; 19. Age-appropriate lesson planning; 20. Homework assistance for school-age care; 21. Food safety training; 22. Developing special interest centers/spaces and environments; 23. Other course areas relating to child care or child care management; 24. Any of the online courses offered through the Departments child care website

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

In reviewing staff files counselor found that a reference check for an employee was incomplete. Provider completed at time of inspection. 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

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

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

46-03 · Daily Attendance

In reviewing daily attendance counselor found that that the one's and two's room failed to ensure arrival times on roster. Provider recorded the times at time of inspection. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. 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

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-24 · Food Preparation Area

Counselor observed several foods in freezer that were not properly labeled with dates. Provider discarded at time of inspection. 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Facilities choosing to prepare food must have a designated space for food storage within the designated food preparation area or in a room not calculated as part of indoor floor space, and in an area not used for diapering. Off-site food storage is permissible only if the site of storage is a licensed childcare facility under the same ownership that includes a food preparation area that meets licensing standards. 2. Food may be frozen prior to the expiration date, but when thawed, it must be labeled with the date it was removed from the freezer and discarded within seven calendar days. 3. Frozen food must be labeled by date and type noted below and stored according to the following table: Food Item Months Bacon and sausage 1 to 2 months Casseroles 2 to 3 months Frozen dinner and entrees 3 to 4 months Ham, hot dogs, lunch meats 1 to 2 months Meat, uncooked 4 to 12 months Meat, uncooked ground 3 to 4 months Meat, cooked 2 to 3 months Poultry, cooked 4 months Soups and stews 2 to 3 months

Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

46-07 · Daily Attendance

Counselor observed a child from the one's room was moved to the infant's room and was not properly recorded on the roster. Provider fixed at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.