03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

1:8 (2) one-year olds, (3) two-year-olds, (2) three-year-olds, and (1) four-year-old During the inspection upon arrival in the cafeteria, the director was alone with 8 children ranging in ages from one to four years old. The standard was brought back into compliance at 7:52 when the second teacher arrived. Second ratios 1:9 (5) one-year olds, (2) two-year-olds, and (2) four-year-olds 1:13 (7) two-year-olds, and (3) three-year-olds and (3) four-year-olds The standard was brought back into compliance when the third teacher arrived at 8:33. Third ratios 1:4 Infants 1:13 (8) One-year olds, (2) two-year-olds, and (3) three-year-olds 1:15 (7) two-year-olds, (5) three-year-olds, and (3) four-year-olds The standard was brought back into compliance when the fourth teacher arrived at 9:40. (4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-01 · Supervision

During the inspection the licensing specialist observed the teacher in the infant room walk out of her classroom and went to the office. She left a total of 4 infants in the room unsupervised with the door closed. The standard was brought back into compliance when the licensing specialist informed the infant teacher that she cannot leave the children unsupervised. The teacher opened the door and returned to the classroom to provide direct supervision to the 4 infants. 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-02 · Supervision

During the inspection the owner informed the licensing specialist that the child was bit 9 times by another child that has autism, because the teacher was not supervising them the way she was supposed to. The owner then informed the licensing specialist that she was going to fire the teacher, but the teacher quit instead. The owner then stated that the assistant teacher also quit. The provider has resolved the non-compliance because the child is no longer attending, and the teacher is no longer employed. 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. D. At all times, lighting must allow child care personnel to see and supervise children while in care. G. In addition to the number of child care personnel required to meet the staff-tochild ratio, one additional adult must attend field trips away from the child care facility to help provide direct supervision. The individual could be a parent volunteer as long as that person is under direct and constant supervision of a screened and trained child care personnel. H. Children must receive supervision and care in accordance with their age and required needs and be accounted for at all times while bathing or toileting. I. When transporting children in a vehicle or on foot, a telephone or other means of instant communication must be available to child care personnel. Cellular phones, two-way radio devices, citizen band radios, and other means of instant communications are acceptable

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-02 · Facility Environment

During the inspection the licensing specialist observed that two tiles from the ceiling in the four-year-old classroom were missing, and water was leaking from the ceiling onto the floor. There were no children in the four-year-old classroom at the time of inspection. The owner informed the licensing specialist that it had rained very hard the night prior and it caused the tiles to fall. The owner has until 06/29/2025 to bring the standard back into compliance. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

During the inspection the licensing specialist observed that the door to the kitchen was removed and cleaning supplies (Lysol spray, Fabreeze spray, Lysol kitchen spray, odor ban spray, and oven cleaner) under the kitchen sink and (2) sharp knives in the drawer, were accessible to the children in care. The standard was brought back into compliance when the owner removed the knives and cleaning supplies out of reach of children and placed the door back on. 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

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

39-03 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

During the inspection the licensing specialist requested the accident reports for the child that was named on the complaint. The owner informed the licensing specialist that she did not have them because the teacher never filled them out on the day of the incident. The owner then stated that she would fill out the form and email it to me. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

The ratios for the day the complaint was investigated: 1:6 - 1-year old through 3-year olds During the inspection, the teachers at were interviewed stated they have been out of ratio for several months. One teacher stated she had 11 children in total. The teacher stated she had 7 infants with 4 one-year olds. The second teacher stated she had the 3-year-olds and had 20 children in total. She stated that 16 of the children were 3-year olds, 3 of the children were 4-year olds and there was 1 school Age child. The director brought this standard back in compliance by hiring more staff. The teachers stated for the past couple of weeks they have been in ratios because the director hired more staff and has personnel that comes from a temp agency. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-01 · Supervision

During the inspection, the teachers stated that there were children left alone in the cafeteria area. The staff stated that the children teacher was outside on the playground and did not know that the children were inside in the cafeteria area. The teacher stated they were left inside for about 10 minutes. The personnel brought this standard back in compliance by returning the child to their class. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4.1, B General Supervision Requirements. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

47-01 · Access/Child Safety

During the inspection, the teachers stated the director yells at the children. The first teacher stated that the director yells and sometimes she would hold them by their arm. The second teacher stated the director yells a lot. The director is always screaming. The director yells at the children to sit down. If the child does not sit down, then the director will move the child and make the child sit down. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection will follow the discipline policy. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 8.2, C Child Safety C. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025

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

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

During the previous inspection licensing specialist observed, photographed and video recorded that the ground cover was not maintained. During the reinspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed that the ground cover is still not maintained. The weeds and root growth was not maintained at the time of reinspection. Be sure to have the roots and weeds maintain During the reinspection licensing specialist provided technical assistance CCF Handbook, Section 3.12,D, Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

During the previous inspection licensing specialist observed two childcare personnel did not complete the safe sleep training within 30 days of hire. Also during the previous inspection licensing specialist observed two childcare personnel did not complete the fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire. During the reinspection, licensing specialist observed one staff member completed both safe sleep and fire extinguisher training however the other staff member only completed the fire extinguisher training. During the reinspection licensing specialist provided technical assistance CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

34-04 · Credentialed Staff

During the previous inspection, the licensing specialist observed there were zero employees with a directors credential. During the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed that there were no employees with a directors credential. During the reinspection, the licensing specialist provided technical assistance. The CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, 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 the 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- Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 47. 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 the 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 the 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

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

During the previous inspection licensing specialist observed that the Clearinghouse roster was not current. During the reinspection licensing specialist observed that the Clearinghouse roster was not current. Owner stated that there are 10 employees, and the Clearinghouse roster shows 15 employees. Be sure to have the Clearinghouse roster up to date with only current employees. During the reinspection licensing specialist provided technical assistance CCF Handbook, Section 5.1The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination., K

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed cleaning supplies accessible to children in the two-year-old classroom. The teacher moved the disinfectant spray to out of reach cabinets behind the handwashing sink bringing this back into compliance at the time of inspection. TA All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024

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

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed that the playground sandbox did not have a cover. On the portable climber of the toddler playground screws were not covered. Be sure to add a cover to the outdoor sandbox and the exposed screws by due date. TA Sandboxes must be covered at the end of each day. The covering used must prevent access to the sandbox by animals. The exposed screws need to be covered or capped by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed, photographed and video recorded that ground cover was not maintained. Be sure to have the weeds and roots removed by due date. TA Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed two childcare personnel did not complete the safe sleep training within 30 days of hire date. At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed two childcare personnel did not complete the fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire date. TA Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all childcare personnel have completed training development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For childcare personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the childcare personnel record

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

34-04 · Credentialed Staff

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed there were zero employees with a director's credential. TA 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 CF-FSP 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- Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 47 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.

35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed that four employees did not have training on exposure plan at time of hire. TA There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

40-17 · Medication

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed a bin of diaper creams that were no longer used by former students. Provider disposed of the container of diaper creams bringing this back into compliance. TA Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024

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

41-02 · Immunization Records

At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed that 5 immunization forms were expired. Be sure to have forms updated for the children by due date. TA The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed that 1 employee file did not have a signed form and one employee did have an expired form on file. TA CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed that the Clearinghouse roster was not current. Be sure to update the Clearinghouse roster by due date. TA The employer/owner/operator must add childcare personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a childcare eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-13 · Background Screening Documents

At time of inspection licensing specialist observed three employees that did not have documentation that the five-employment history verification was conducted. TA 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.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed the following ratios: infant room 1 director/owner : 4 infants & 1 1 yr.old 1 yr old class 1 teacher : 8 children 2 yr old class 1 teacher (substitute) : 13 children 3-4 yr old class 1 teacher : 16 children Parents were called and asked to pick up children early to get the groups back into compliance. At. 3:00 pm all rooms were back in ratios. Infant room 2 infants ; 1 teacher 1 yr old 5 children : 1 teacher 2 yr old 4 children : 1 teacher 3/4 yr old 7 children : 1 teacher On 1/4/24 7:54 am ratios observed infants 3 infants : 1 teacher 1 yr olds 6 children : 1 teacher 2 yr olds 6 children : 1 teacher 3-4 yr olds 3 children : 1 teacher At 3:00 pm infant room 3 infants : 1 teacher 1 yr old room 6 children : 0 teacher (DCF Licensing Specialist filled in) 2 yr old room 10 children : 1 teacher 3-4 yr old room 5 children : 1 teacher At 4 :00 pm infant room 0 children 1 yr old room 5 children : 1 teacher 2 yr old room 10 children : 1 teacher 3 yr old room 4 children : 1 teacher

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-07 · Supervision

At the time of inspection, a child in the infant room was in her chair for 20 minutes after done eating. Another child was placed in the high chair for his bottle and was not taken out immediately when done with bottle. The children were removed from their chairs and placed on the rug area to crawl. TA Children must not be left in high chairs or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

09-03 · Planned Activities

At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed that no activity plans were posted in the classrooms. The owner stated that the facility was just cleaned and painted, so the plans were not posted on the walls yet. As of 1/4/24 activity plans were posted in the 3 yr old classroom. Be sure to post activity plans in all the classrooms of the facility. TA Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth. The written plan also must include scheduled activities that: A. Promote emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth; B. Do not have children left in confining devices such as car seats as an alternative to active play or adult/child interaction, supervision, or discipline; C. Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day. D. Include both active and quiet play. Active play includes outdoor activities a minimum of twice per day, weather permitting. E. Include meals, snacks, and nap times, if appropriate for the age and the times children are in care. F. Provide adequate time and space for infants, birth to 12 months, in care to engage in activities that promote development of movement skills (tummy time, crawling, turning over, sitting, etc.). Infant seats (swings, bouncers, etc.) must be used only for short periods of time, no more than 15 to 30-minute intervals per infant and no more than two times per day that the child is in care. Infants in care shall be provided opportunities for outdoor time each day that weather permits. G. An appropriate daily schedule provides flexibility and contains transition periods that help children move smoothly from one activity to another. H. Providers are encouraged to inform parents and legal guardians of their childs activities on a daily basis

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

09-08 · Planned Activities

At the time of inspection, licensing specialist overserved the television in the orange classroom ( 3& 4 yr old room) was on from 11:30 am until end of day. The tv was on with music being played and then Arthur was turned on after 3 pm. TA Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day. Licensing specialist advised that if television was used for music during nap time to cover the screen

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-06 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed cords from devices in reach of children. Be sure to keep cords bundled and out of reach of children by due date. TA Strangulation hazards, strings, and cords long enough to encircle a childs neck such as those on toys and window coverings must not be accessible to children in care

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed cleaning supplies in the reach of children at the 1 yr old room diapering station and the children's restroom. Owner removed all cleaning supplies at time of inspection. On 1/4/24 the cleaning supplies were back on the changing table when licensing specialist returned in the morning. Be sure to have cleaning supplies out of reach of children. TA All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

15-05 · Licensed Capacity

At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed that no classroom capacity signs were posted. On 1/4/24 when licensing specialist arrived the capacity signs were posted in the classrooms. TA The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-06 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, licensing specialist was informed that the facility has not conducted any fire drills in the month of November and December. A fire drill was conducted at the time of inspection bringing this standard back into compliance. TA During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024

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

23-10 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, evacuation plans were not posted in the classrooms. On 1/4/24 the evacuation plan was posted in each of the classrooms. TA The operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-22 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed the exit area with items being stored in the hallway blocking the emergency exit. Be sure to have emergency exit cleared by due date. TA The operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

24-16 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed bags of open cereal not stored in sealed containers. The open cereal was dated for 12/18/23. Be sure to have open food items stored in sealed storage by due date. TA 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

25-07 · Meals and Snacks

During inspection, the licensing specialist observed that there was no thermometer in the kitchen area refrigerator. Be sure to add a thermometer to the refrigerator by the due date. TA An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

29-02 · Health and Sanitation

At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed staff not washing their hands after diapering a child. License specialist asked if the staff were using the handwashing sinks after each diapering. The owner stated that a portable sink was being installed in the 2 year old room. Be sure to have the sink installed in the two year old classroom so teacher does not leave the room to wash her hands with soap and water. TA Handwashing Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

30-01 · Diapering

At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed the two year old classroom having a diaper changing station but no handwashing sink. Owner stated that she ordered a portable sink but it was not installed as on 1/3/2024. The portable sink was delivered and installed in the room for 1/4/2024 bringing this back into compliance. TA When children in diapers are in care, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024

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

30-14 · Diapering

At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed that diaper changing procedures were not posted in the diaper changing areas. The owner stated that the rooms were freshly painted and all the signs were not posted in the classrooms. On 1/4/24 the diaper changing signs were posted bringing this back into compliance. TA Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and child care personnel

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024

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

39-06 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

At the time of inspection, there were no incident reports available to review. Be sure to have copies of completed reports on file for licensing specialist to review. TA the documentation of incident/accident reports must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-01 · Immunization Records

At time of inspection, licensing specialist reviewed all children files and found 14 files did not contain an immunization record. Be sure to have all children have a current immunization record on file by due date. TA The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization

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, licensing specialist reviewed all children files and found that 14 children files were without a health examination form on file. Be sure to have completed health exam forms on file for all children enrolled by due date. TA 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.