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Bethel's Kids Kare
75 Don Polston Dr, Eagle Lake FL 33839 · License #C10PO0860 · Child Care Facility
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- 75 Don Polston Dr, Eagle Lake FL 33839 · Directions
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- Accepts School Readiness subsidy
- Licensed for 40 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation- Class 3
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the refrigerator, and freezer are in need of cleaning. The baseboards in the hallway, the 2 - & 3-year-old classroom, the baseboards in the restroom to the left and around the toilet, the metal cabinet in the 3- & 4- year-old classroom and the flooring next to the cabinet all need to be cleaned. TA was provided that the provider should check these on a daily basis while doing the daily indoor checklist. All of these items need to be cleaned by the due date
- Class 3
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that there are several baseboards missing in the facility. There are two areas in the 3-&-4-year-old room that have sharp plaster, a rusty nail and metal that will need to be covered with a baseboard. In the 1-&-2 -year-old classroom next to the door frame there is also a baseboard missing that has sharp metal. There is a broken tile on the left side of the toilet in the restroom to the left that will need to be replaced. There is peeling paint in the 2- & 3-year-olds classroom on the walls that are accessible to children and along the baseboards. The sink cabinet in the 2 - & 3-year-old classroom and the 3- & 4-year-old classroom need to be repaired or replaced. All of these areas will need to be replaced or repaired, sanded and painted before the due date
- Class 3
46-07 · Daily Attendance
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the staff listed in the supplemental in the 1- & 2-year-old classroom did not have a classroom attendance completed for May 1st - 12th. TA was provided that all children must be signed in and out daily on the classroom attendance. The attendance log was completed during the inspection
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Class 3
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the 1-year-old classroom had a piece of tile used as trim was missing on the back wall and the tile next to that was is loose from the wall. TA was provided that the tile will need to be replaced, and the second tile will need to be secured to the wall
- Class 3
33-17 · Training Requirements
The staff listed in the supplemental did not complete the required SR training in the first 90 days of hire. TA was provided that these classes will need to be completed by the due date
- Class 3
45-05 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of the inspection, the staff that is listed in the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history. There are 3 preschools that were not listed on the work history that will need to be added. They are listed in the supplemental. TA was provided that the staff are required to have a completed a 5-year work history before hire
- Class 3
46-07 · Daily Attendance
At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the attendance roster in the 2- & 3-year-old classroom had no student checked in for today's date. The staff completed the roster during the inspection. TA was provided that all children must be checked in when they enter the classroom each day and checked out when they leave the classroom
Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
- Class 2
23-02 · Fire Drills
The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/25/23 and expired 7/25/24. Another fire inspection has not been completed. TA was provided that the provider should schedule the fire inspection a few months prior to the expiration of the previous fire inspection. Fire drills were conducted on a monthly basis, and a fire drill was conducted with the Licensing Specialist during the inspection
- Class 3
45-05 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of the inspection, the 5-year work history had not been verified for the 2 staff listed in the supplemental. TA was provided You need to make at a minimum of 3 attempts on previous employers. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. 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. This must be completed before the staff starts to work
- Class 2
17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the left side of the gate facing the facilitys private school was not secured at the top which caused the fence to have a gap. The counselor advised the provider that the fence needed to be secured in place to eliminate a gap at the top of the fencing in that area. TA was provided to ensure that the fence is secured and intact by the due date. Extra time is allotted to align the due dates given
- Class 3
18-06 · Bedding and Linens
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few childrens mats used for napping not impermeable. The mats were torn exposing the foam cushion in the mat. TA was provided to ensure that the mats are replaced by the
- Class 3
24-11 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the food preparation area on the preschool side with a garbage can that children use to discard food items from meals without a tight fitted lid. TA was provided to ensure that the garbage can used in the food preparation area has a tight fitted lid by the due date
- Class 3
26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys menu which read children were eating lunch that consist of beef patty, lettuce and tomato, sweet peas, whole grain hamburger roll and milk. The counselor observed the children eating a chicken patty, green beans, macaroni and cheese, apples and milk. The counselor advised the provider that the menu must be noted with substitutions prior to food being offered to children in care and the menu posted in an inconspicuous area where parents can view. The provider immediately noted the substitutions on the menu at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the menu is noted with substitutions prior to the food items being served to children in care
Corrected by May 8, 2024
- Class 3
41-02 · Immunization Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization record. The form was expired as of 3/29/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the due date
- Class 3
43-10 · Enrollment Information
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the provider failed to have parents of all children enrolled at the facility acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure for the month of April. The counselor observed most of the broches signed last September 2023, but also the provider has parents acknowledging the brochure when child is enrolled instead of the in the appropriate months of April and September. TA was provided to ensure that the provider offers parents to acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure by the due date. Counselor reviewed 8 childrens files of the 22 enrolled at the facility (O-W by last name)
- Class 3
44-04 · Personnel Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have the Child Abuse and Neglect form signed annually. Most of the staff last signed the form 1/6/2023 but one staff last signed 5/3/2023. The provider had all the staff sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form signed with todays date at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the Child Abuse and Neglect form is signed annually. Counselor reviewed all 6 staff files
Corrected by May 8, 2024
- Class 3
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an active nest appearing to be honeycomb shaped like a wasp nest under the shaded wood area on the childrens playground. Counselor advised the provider that the nest is a potential hazard and it will need to be removed. Provider stated she understood and will have it removed. TA was provided to ensure that the hazard is removed by the
- Class 3
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the standing refrigerator/freezer combo in the VPK classroom with expired yogurt pouches that were stored in the freezer section expired as of 12/16/2023. Provider immediately discarded of the yogurt at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that provider follow the manufacturers recommendation for expiration date to eliminate children in care being offered expired foods
Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
- Class 3
26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys menu posted near the front door, the counselor observed children in care eating afternoon snack which was milk and graham crackers, but the menu was documented with yogurt and whole grain sun chips. Counselor advised provider that substitutions need to be noted on the menu before the food items are offered to children in care and that the menu is posted in an inconspicuous area. Provider immediately documented the food items that the children actually ate at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the menu reflects food items that the children actual eat and that substitutions are documented before food is offered to children in care
Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
- Class 3
30-06 · Diapering
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a diaper changing mat in the one year old classroom that not impermeable. The mat was observed with torn on the edges of the mat where the foam cushion was exposed and not impermeable. Counselor advised that the mat needs to be replaced. The provider immediately changed out the mat at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diaper changing mat is impermeable at all times and remains sanitary
Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
- Class 2
32-06 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed stationary equipment anchored on top of grass and did not have an appropriate resilient surface. The counselor advised the provider that the stationary equipment in that the blue stationary bikes and yellow metal school bus. Counselor advised provider that all stationary, anchored by design outdoor equipment must have a resilient surface and it must meet the required 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. TA was provided to ensure that the stationary equipment has a resilient surface by the due date. Extra time is allotted to align the due dates given
- Class 3
36-02 · CPR Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have CPR certification documented on file for Licensing to review. Counselor advised provider that based on the ratio of children in care, 3 child care personnel have to have active CPR Certification and out of the 3 staff only 2 staff were current and one staff did not have CPR training. TA was provided to ensure that the staff has CPR training documented on file by the due date
- Class 3
37-07 · First Aid Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have First Aid training documented on file for Licensing to review. The counselor advised provider that based on the ratio of children in care 3 child care personnel must be present and have First Aid training. At time of inspection out of the 3 staff present, only 2 child care personnel had First Aid training and one did not have First Aid training. TA was provided to ensure that staff has First Aid training on file by the due date
- Class 3
At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 12, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the refrigerator, and freezer are in need of cleaning. The baseboards in the hallway, the 2 - &…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 10, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the 1-year-old classroom had a piece of tile used as trim was missing on the back wall and…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 5, 2024 inspection noted: “The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/25/23 and expired 7/25/24. Another fire inspection has not been completed. TA was provided that the provider should…” — what has changed since then?
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