ARC Project Thrive #4

12-06 · Facility Environment

FSC observed Drainage metal ground system unleveled to the ground creating a slope down which presents a hazard for children who are in the area to potentially fall and get hurt. Provider is aware and has made arrangements to correct. T.A. 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

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33-01 · Training Requirements

FSC observed Child care personnel who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care and 5 hours of literacy Training requirement. Please see supplemental for more details. T.A. Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: - Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations - Health, Safety and Nutrition - Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect - Child Growth and Development - Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: - Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or - Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours) Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years

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30-09 · Diapering

FSC observed Soiled or wet diapers, clothing, or linens were not changed immediately, child was turned in to parents without being changed or cleaned. T.A. When diapers, clothing or linens that are being used become soiled or wet, they are to be changed immediately, and properly disposed

Corrected by Mar 21, 2023

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12-10 · Facility Environment

FSC observed the use of power tools during operating hours where children were present onsite, a power tool was being used to break down the sidewalk connecting one building to another in the open area near the playgrounds. Provider was made aware and instructed the use of power tools to be stopped and reconvene at a later time when there are no children onsite and barricaded area to prevent children access. T.A. All areas accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from hazards

Corrected by Mar 21, 2023

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29-03 · Health and Sanitation

FSC observed staff using wipes instead of assisting child with handwashing. T.A. 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, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution. Situations or times that children, child care personnel, and/or volunteers must perform hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. Hands must be washed and dried thoroughly after each diapering or toileting procedure, and all surfaces that have been touched must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected to prevent the spread of germs. 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 by Mar 21, 2023

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39-05 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the parent signature. T.A. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs

Corrected by Mar 21, 2023

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47-02 · Access/Child Safety

FSC observed employee while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect by neglecting to provide care to child when a diaper change was needed causing this child to be exposed to a Biohazard which could have also been ingested and not using the proper measure to ensure child was clean and free from germs by using proper hand washing instead of wiping hands with wipes once it was evident that their hands were contaminated with a Biohazard. T.A. Acts or omissions that meet the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, F.S. or Chapter 827, F.S., constitute a violation of the standards is section 402.301- .319, F.S., and will support imposition of a sanction, as provided in Section 402.310, F.S 827.03.1 A caregivers failure or omission to provide a child with the care, supervision, and services necessary to maintain the childs physical and mental health, including, but not limited to, food, nutrition, clothing, shelter, supervision, medicine, and medical services that a prudent person would consider essential for the well-being of the child

Corrected by Mar 21, 2023

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