26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

At the time of the inspection the menu was not posted in the front at the beginning of the week. The director posted the menu to resolve the noncompliance

Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

At the time of the inspection, the sippy cups for the 1 year old classroom did not have last names on them while they were playing outside. The provider was advised to ensure that all cups for children enrolled have first/last names to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

30-07 · Diapering

At the time of the inspection, in the 1 year old classroom, the tablet was on the diapering changing table. The teacher was advised to remove any/all unrelated items for diapering of the surface of the table to maintain compliance of this standard. The tablet was removed and sanitized

Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025

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

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of the inspection the playground equipment did not have enough mulch under/surrounding the stationary equipment. The provider was advised to ensure that all equipment that was stationary in make/model have 6 inches in dept for 6 feet around the equipment to maintain compliance of this standard. The equipment on the playground not in the mulched perimeter needs to have the same inches and depths to maintain compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission including the staff's prior state(s) prior to the due date

At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental still does not have an updated background screening. The screening sent to the licensing specialist via email was still dated 2/21/24

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

05-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by foot, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, the child care personnel must: a. Record the date and time the child(ren) arrived at the destination on the transportation log immediately, b. Conduct roll call, record, date and initial verifying that all children were accounted for. c. The same must occur prior to leaving that location and immediately upon returning to the facility premises. The first and second child care personnel must sign the log verifying all children are accounted for and log is complete at each destination

At the time of the inspection, the provider stated the facility offers walking transportation only from a nearby school. The licensing specialist reviewed transportation logs and observed on separate days, there were logs missing signature(s), date, arrival and/or departure times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

32-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the month of November 2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that staff must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Lastly, training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental started the required DCF 40-hour training after the 90 days of employment/industry start date

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-08 · Training Requirements

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had completed sufficient training for the 2023 - 2024 fiscal year, but was not documented on the in-service log, form CF-FSP 5268. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff document on the log prior to the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission including the staff's prior state(s) prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had lived outside the state of Florida within the past 5-years and was not included with the original screening. The prior state is not an NFF state

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: a. (3) attempts must be made and documented and 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 b. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified c. The documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed, only 1 attempt and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-11 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the reports prior to the due date. A copy of the spreadsheet for out of state checks was emailed to the provider on today's date for use/reference

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 17 staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and no documentation that abuse & neglect or sexual offender checks were completed

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

23-02 · Fire Drills

The providers last fire inspection was conducted on 5/23/23 and expired 5/23/24. The fire inspection is due annually and should be completed before the previous inspection expires

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

05-10 · Transportation

At the time of the inspection, the provider started doing walking transportation to the local elementary school and the required signatures of the first person were missing on 12/4/23, 12/15/23, 2/2/24, 2/20/24, 3/1/24, 3/4/24, 3/8/24, 3/7/24, 4/4/24, 4/5/24. TA was provided that the walking transportation log requires a first and second signature

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

05-11 · Transportation

At the time of the inspection, the provider started doing walking transportation to the local elementary school and the required signatures of the 2nd person were missing on 12/1/23- 13/15/23, and 2/1/24, 2/2/24, 2/6/24, 2/9/24, 2/12/24, 1/19/24- 1/26/24 and 4/1/24-4/5/24. TA was provided that the walking transportation log requires a first and second signature

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of the inspection, the boarder tubing on the playground is not attached properly and needs to be repaired, there is a broken connector that need to be replaced, the black liner is exposed in several areas on the playground that could cause a tripping hazard that needs to be trimmed or covered with mulch or sand, the slide has peeling paint that needs to be sanded and painted, the red stationary bus is missing a steering wheel and that needs to be replaced, the blue door off the patio is rotten and has splintering wood, this should be repaired and painted, the down spout on the playground has a missing part and this could be sharp, the cover needs to be added back, the wood around the patio where the picnic tables are is rotten and could cause splintering and has peeling paint, this needs to be repaired and painted

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

32-04 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of the inspection, the last physical environment documentation for the monthly check was conducted on 11/12/23. The provider was not able to produce the current page of the form. TA was provided that the check must be completed monthly and posted properly

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of the inspection, the 5-seat bike go round, the slides and both stationary red buses only had 1-4" of resilient surface. TA was provided that 6" in depth 6 ft out and around is required of for the stationary equipment on the playground. The provider will need to add more mulch

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

22-23 · Operable Phone

licensure year. The counselor conducted a lock down during the inspection. Fire drills were conducted on a monthly basis and the last fire drill was conducted on 11/8/23. The weather drill was conducted 7/3/23

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2023

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

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of the inspection, red & blue 5-seater bike go round, both large slides, the red stationary bus and the large stationary play equipment only had 1/2" to 2 inches of mulch. TA was provided that the rule stated the resilient surface must be 6" in depth 6 feet out and around

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, the carpet in the 3-year-old classroom had many dark stains and blue tape in the doorway. The provider was given TA to clean the carpet and then they could buy large throw rugs to cover the dark areas or replace the carpet. The spots were hard and may not be able to be cleaned. Also, the throw rugs in the 1-year-old classroom were dirty. TA was provided to wash or replace the throw rugs

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

The flooring in the 1-year-old classroom was cracked and needs to be repaired or replaced and the rug is taped together in one spot. TA was provided that the tape must be repaired or replaced. In the younger 2-year-old classroom the brown flooring is peeling and needs to be replaced

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of the inspection, the area on playground had litter and an old tin can that needs to be removed. Also, there was a hose that was unwound and could be a strangulation hazard. TA was provided to wind the hose up and store it properly and to throw away all litter daily. Also, there was a large gate that was propped up against the wall on the playground to the right. TA was provided to re-attach the gate or remove it from the playground. This is a heavy gate that could fall over on a child

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

The staff listed in the supplemental started 1/4/23 and had not started the required DCF 40-hour training within her first 90 days. TA was provided to start a class right away

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of the inspection, the provider has 5 staff that need to be removed from the roster and 2 new staff that need to be added. All staff have been gone over 10 days or here more than 10 days. The names are all listed in the supplemental

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the picnic table are safe from injury and to repair or replace prior to due date

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the wooden picnic table on the playground showing signs of wear in that the wood was splintering

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed several anchored by designed play equipment (red and blue 5-seater merry go round, yellow and blue slide, and red slide) with less than 6 inches of ground cover. Also, Counselor observed that the ground cover under the red and blue 5-seater merry go round did not extend a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. Technical assistance was provided add additional mulch to at least 6 inches in depth and ensure that it extends 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.