09-02 · Technical assistance provided below: CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 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

At the time of inspection, the FSC found the 3 years old and 2 years old classrooms napping during the times that they were supposed to be doing other activities

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

46-02 · Technical assistance provided below: CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 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

At the time of inspection, the FSC found multiple children with no time in or time out on the sign in sheet

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F 3.12 Outdoor Equipment A. A child care facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. 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. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. C. All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D 3.12 Outdoor Equipment 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.

44-01 · Technical assistance provided below: CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. 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 beforehire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. D. Copies of training information and credentials as applicable. E. For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or another form containing the same elements of the physician certification, granting medical approval to operate the vehicle, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures, and background screening must also be maintained in the drivers personnel file. F. Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority

At the time of inspection, there were two staff without files for review for the FSC

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

46-02 · Daily Attendance

At the time of inspection, the FSC found that the attendance records for the children were not being filled out in its entirety. Technical assistance provided below: CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Section 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. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. 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. C. REMOVED. D. Attendance records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. E. Attendance records for Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten or School Readiness may be used, if applicable

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

At the time of inspection, the FSC found one of the child care personnel to be ineligible for being counted towards the ratio due to the training hours not in the infants to 1 year old classroom. The director switched one of the teachers from the 2-year-old classroom in order to be in compliance for ratio. Additional technical assistance provided below: 2023 Florida Statutes s.402.305(4), F.S. (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. Infants to 1 year (2 staff - 5 children) 2 years (2 staff - 11 children) 3 years (2 staff - 11 children) VPK (1 lead and 1 assistant - 11 children)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

15-05 · Licensed Capacity

At the time of inspection, the 2 years old classroom did not have the capacity posted for the FSC to see. The director was made aware of it and printed out the correct room capacity based on the floor plan to post in the room. Additional technical assistance provided below: CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

At the time of inspection, the FSC found the 2 years old and 3 years old classroom to have children that did not meet the 18" requirements. The director was notified and the teachers were able to move the children so that all children would be at least 18" apart. Additional technical assistance below: CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C 3.6.2 Nap/Sleep Space C. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

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

23-15 · Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that they would do at least one drill in lieu of a fire drill during the year. Last fire drill was conducted on [1/29/2024], One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on [12/15/2023], One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on [10/27/2023], and One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on [2/28/2024], One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on [7/19/2023], and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill [has not been conducted for the current licensure year]. Fire Inspection: 2/20/2024 Fire Extinguisher Inspected: September 2023 Additional technical assistance below: 3.8.5 Emergency Preparedness B. Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill

At the time of inspection, the FSC found that within the licensure year the provider had not conducted a weather drill at least once

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

24-17 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of inspection, the FSC observed open boxes oranges and other fruit on the floor under and next to a water fountain instead of in the kitchen area on a counter. The director was made aware of the issue and asked the kitchen staff to relocate the boxes so that it would be stored properly. Additional technical assistance below: CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, A 3.9.2 Food Storage A. Food containers, such as cans, plastic containers, boxes and bags must be stored above the floor on clean surfaces protected from splash and other contamination

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-07 · Technical assistance was provided by the FSC to ensure that all staff members are in compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 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

At the time of inspection, one of the staff members had not completed the required 10 hours for the in-service training for 2022 through 2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-01 · Personnel Records

After the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-01 · Personnel Records

All 3 child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which 3 were updated for compliance. Five new personnel added since the last inspection. At the time of the inspection, the FSC was not able to review completed personnel records for five staff members. Technical Assistance below: CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

30-07 · Diapering

FSC observed Items unrelated to diaper changing were placed on the diaper changing surface. Fixed at time of inspection by having items removed. T.A. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2023

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

24-13 · Food Preparation Area

FSC observed staff serving food had no hair net covering. Provider was made aware and fixed at time of inspection. Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready- to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

33-08 · Training Requirements

FSC observed no in-service log in some employee files. Please see supplemental for more details. T.A. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

41-01 · Immunization Records

FSC observed no Immunization documents and expired immunization documents in children files. Please see supplemental for more details. T.A. 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. 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. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunization

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

FSC observed Children did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), Please see supplemental for more details. T.A. 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. 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.

44-05 · Personnel Records

FSC observed no Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) on file prior to volunteering, fixed at time on inspection by having it filled out during inspection. T.A. Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

44-06 · Personnel Records

FSC observed no written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. T.A. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.