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Home › FL › Eagle Lake › Safe And Sound Child Care And Early Learning Center
580 E Laurel Ave, Eagle Lake FL 33839 · License #C10PO0160 · Center · Child Care Facility
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33-03 · Training Requirements
At the time of the re-inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental should have started the required DCF 40 hours by 2/23/25 and the staff did not start until 5/16/25
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
07-06 · Vehicle Requirements
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the van that is listed in the supplemental did not have a alarm horn sound in the first minute. TA was provided to have the alarm needs to be repaired by the due date. Vehicle Alarm requirements: 1. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. Licensing Specialist reviewed a vehicle inspection which is current through 12/18/25 and 12/19/25. Licensing Specialist reviewed the vehicle insurance which is valid through 4/29/26. Licensing Specialist reviewed the vehicle safety alarm for the vehicle(s) used to transport children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
11-03 · Child Discipline
At the time of the inspection information obtained through interview revealed that a teacher who was since terminated was witness by 2 other staff members hitting 2 children enrolled on their bottoms because they did not want to nap. The teachers informed the director of their concerns and the teacher was terminated due to her interaction with them
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
39-03 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
At the time of the inspection, interviews revealed the parents were not notified of the incident with the teacher that was terminated spanking/and or hitting their child's on the bottoms until the next day. It is advised to providers to ensure that parents are notified, incident reports are written and signed the same day to maintain compliance of this standard. Noncompliance is resolved because the child is no longer in attendance
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
45-09 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of the inspection, on 6/9/25 the clearinghouse roster was observed to locate additional information/demographics for the teacher that was terminated. The provider had not updated their roster, with an end date to reflect her termination from the facility. The incident occurred on 5/20/25 which she was terminated by the director's statement. The provider was advised to ensure their clearinghouse roster reflects all employed/terminated staff to maintain compliance of this standard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
33-01 · Training Requirements
At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 7/8/21 and was hired before she tested and completed Part 1 and Part 2 of the DCF 40-hour training. TA was provided the staff should have completed the required DCF 40-hour training before being hired. The staff will need to test on both parts and complete by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-03 · Training Requirements
The staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 10/17/24 and did not start the required DCF 40-hour training in the first 90 days of employment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-01 · Immunization Records
At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the child listed in the supplemental had an expired immunization dated 12/31/24. TA was provided that all children are required to have a current immunization
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
05-04 · Transportation
At the time of the inspection, the transportation log was reviewed and the second visual sweep signature for 9/6/26 for Pinewood Elementary and Eagle Lake Elementary were missing the second visual sweep signature. TA was provided to make sure the 1st and 2nd visual sweep are completed and that both staff sign the transportation log
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
06-01 · Driver's License, Physician Certification
The Driver listed in the supplemental had a Driver's physical that expired 9/8/24. TA was provided that all driver's physicals are due annually. Counselor reviewed the drivers(s) personnel records having a valid Florida Drivers License and a valid pediatric CPR/First Aid certification
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
At the time of the inspection, the restroom in the VPK classroom and the sink in the classroom had Pledge multi-purpose cleaner, alcohol, Goo Gone, bleach and water spray bottle and Awesome bathroom cleaner accessible to children. TA was provided to put a lock on all the cabinets or store the chemicals out of the reach of children. The provider moved the chemicals during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-06 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, information obtained during interviews revealed that children were being allowed to help clean by sweeping the floors if they asked to assist the teachers cleaning. The provider was advised that all cleaning should be limited to employee to staff to maintain compliance of standard. The noncompliance was resolved during the inspection because children were not actively cleaning
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-09 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 5/28/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes fire extinguisher training by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
35-12 · Communicable Disease Control
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not completed exposure plan training prior to starting at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completed exposure plan training by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
43-10 · Enrollment Information
At the time of reinspection, the provider stated that she did not make up the Distracted drivers forms for the month of April. She understood that she should just complete them in September of 2024. The counselor advised the provider to read the inspection that was reviewed with her last inspection and explained that she needs to make up having parent acknowledge the brochure and document on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure documentation of all parents of enrolled children acknowledge the brochure by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
45-07 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a current background screening in the Clearninghouse with an updated eligibility date after staff left the industry 3/12/2024 and did not start at the facility until 6/28/2024. The counselor advised the provider that the staff left the industry for more than 90 days and needs to be resubmitted in the Clearinghouse. The provider understood and initiated a resubmission in the Clearinghouse and also added an additional staff to the three year old classroom that has an eligible background screening at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that all eligible staff are rescreened if more than 90 days from when they left the industry
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
42-02 · Student Health and Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child listed on the supplemental had a student health form that was last dated on 3/21/2022. The form is current for two years as of 3/21/2024 the form was expired. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current student health form on file by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the air conditioning vent in the three year old classroom with dust build up and in need of cleaning. TA was provided to ensure that the air conditioning vent is cleaned by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
12-18 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple outlet covers missing in the two year old classroom as well as the school age classroom. The two year old classroom has 3 outlet covers missing as well as the school age classroom. The provider covered the outlets at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the outlets remain covered at all times when in reach of children in care. Counselor also suggested to remind staff that after using an outlet to immediately cover the outlet back to ensure compliance with this standard
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
14-03 · Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the first building holding the preschool classes of ones, two, threes, and four and five year old children during nap time with insufficient lighting. The counselor advised the provider that all of the classrooms were too dark and needed some lighting. The counselor suggested for the staff to open their blind shutters to allow sunlight. The staff all opened their blinds which did allow the room to become brighter. The counselor reminded the provider that staff needs to be able to see the childrens faces while napping. TA was provided to ensure that there is sufficient lighting during nap time to ensure childrens faces are visible
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
25-20 · Meals and Snacks
At the time of inspection the counselor observed children playing on the playground and provider stated it was too hot the counselor asked the provider if children were offered water outside. The provider showed the provider the water jug and cups and answered yes. The counselor asked the provider where they get the drinking water and provider advised from the kitchen faucet. The counselor advised that children in care must be offered safe and sanitary water to drink and that water from the faucet is not filtered. The counselor and provider discussed ways to offer safe water to drink. The counselor asked if there was water stored at the facility to use for today. The provider stated that they will purchase a water filter to use on the sink but had a jug of water stored for use for the rest of the day for children in care. TA was provided to ensure that water is safe and sanitary to drink if offered to children in care
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-03 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a DCF introductory training course within 90 days of employment at the facility. The staff started on 8/14/2023 but did not start a course until 12/31/2023. Staff started a course but was late. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel start a training course within 90 days of starting at the facility
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
35-12 · Communicable Disease Control
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete initial training before starting at the facility for exposure plan. The provider stated that the staff were not trained prior to starting employment at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the staff have completed and documented training on file by the due date
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
43-10 · Enrollment Information
At the time of inspection, the provider stated that facility failed to have parents of all enrolled children at the facility acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure for the month of April 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has documentation of parents acknowledgement of the brochure by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
44-04 · Personnel Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the other staff listed on the supplemental had a Child Abuse and Neglect form that was not signed annually. The from was last signed 5/10/2023. TA was provided to ensure that the staff has a current form on file by the due date. Counselor reviewed all 12 staff files
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
07-06 · Vehicle Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys two vans used to transport children in care. Van 1 the ignition was turned off at 9:17 am and the alarm was activated with mans voice talking at 9:19 am. At 9:20 am the counselor observed that the vehicle alarm never sounded. Provider advised that the van is newer and just beeps when ignition is turned off. Counselor advised the provider that alarm has to sound and then the driver can press the green button to disarm the alarm, the alarm just beeping is not the alarm sounding. Provider stated that she will take the alarm to get inspected by the installer. TA was provided to ensure that the vehicle alarm on van 1 sounds within one minute of the ignition being turned off by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
12-03 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed in van 2 the fire extinguisher not mounted in the vehicle. Counselor advised provider that the fire extinguisher has to be mounted in the vehicle. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguisher is mounted by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-18 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few electrical outlets not covered throughout the facility. In the two year old classroom there was an outlet not covered. As well as the school age classroom near the playground there was also an outlet not covered. Provider immediately covered the outlets that were towards the ground in reach of children in care. TA was provided to ensure that outlets accessible to children remain covered at all times
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-06 · Diapering
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the diaper changing mat in the one year old classroom was torn and ripped with the foam material exposed and not impermeable. Provider immediately switched out the diaper changing mat at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diaper changing mat is replaced and impermeable at all times with no tears observed
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
35-12 · Communicable Disease Control
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan refresher training annually. The training form on file was last dated on 1/11/2023. TA was provided to ensure that the exposure plan refresher training is completed for all required staff by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Immunization Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the children listed on the supplemental had Immunization forms on file that were expired. Child 1 form was expired as of 1/10/2024. Child 2 form expired as of 12/31/2023. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current Immunization forms on file by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-01 · Student Health and Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a health physical form on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a health physical form on file for review by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
45-07 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a current resubmission prior to starting in the industry. Staff was screened 6/14/2021 but did not start in the industry until 11/1/2023. Counselor advised provider that staff have never worked in the industry and should have a resubmitted Background screening In Clearinghouse prior to starting in the industry. TA was provided to ensure that staff are resubmitted and have current Background screenings by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-09 · Background Screening Documents
• The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K • TA: FSC advised and assisted provider on updating the employee/contractor roster at time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-03 · Training Requirements
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. TA: Child care personnel failed to the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The child care personnel has now completed the requirement which was noted at the time of this inspection
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
05-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure arrival and departure times are documented on the transportation logs
At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed transportation logs from May 2022 to January 6, 2023. There were arrival and departure times missing from dates in September, October, and November 2022
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
17-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure outdoor equipment is free of rust
At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor observed a metal driving tube on the playground that was observed to be rusted
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
18-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure all mats are impermeable, free of tears, and mats torn are replaced
At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor observed several mats in the 3's, 4's, 5's room were complete severed or extremely torn
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
24-24 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure all frozen foods are labeled by date and type that are out of the original manufacturer's packaging
At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor observed several frozen foods to include chicken nuggets, beef patties, biscuits, chicken cubes, and French fries in the freezer that were not labeled by date and type
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
33-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure the staff completes early literacy training
At time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have early literacy completed and has been in the industry since 2019
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
35-12 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure all staff have documentation of the facility's exposure plan annually in the files
At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed all staff files and determined all staff do not have documentation of the facility's exposure plan in their files
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure the child has a current immunization record on file
At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed all 80 enrolled children's files and determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have an immunization record on file. The child has been enrolled since April 5, 2021
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that children have an updated and current immunization record on file
At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed all 80 enrolled children's files and determined that 10 children, whom are listed on the supplemental, have expired immunization records. The dates that they are expired vary
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure there are physicals listed in the file within 30 days of enrollment
At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed all 80 children's files and determined that 3 children, whom are listed on the supplemental, did not have a physical in their files
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure all children's physical are current
At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed all 80 children's files and determined that 3 children, whom are listed on the supplemental, have an expired student health examination as of 11/12/2022 and 12/22/2022
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
43-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the influenza brochure is signed annually in the months of August through September. This was completed at time of inspection as the brochures will be signed again in August/September 2023
At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed all 80 enrolled children's files and determined that some of the 80 enrolled children only had influenza signed at enrollment and some that were newly enrolled in August 2022, have the influenza signed only. The rest of the children have not had an influenza signed since their enrollment
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
43-10 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure the distracted driver brochure is signed annually in the months of April and September. This was completed at time of inspection as the brochure will be signed again in April 2023
At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed all 80 children's files and determined that some children only have the brochure signed at enrollment and some have not been signed since enrollment or since April 2022. Some are also not signed at all
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
44-04 · Technical assistance was provided to have the staff sign the form annually. This was completed at time of inspection as the staff signed a new form
At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental has an expired Child Abuse and Neglect form since 11/21/22
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
45-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that 5 year work history is verified and documented in the file
At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have completed 5 year work history documented and on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.