03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

During the inspection visit, Licensing Specialist observed that in Classroom 4 there were 1:7 One and Two Year Olds, making this class out of ratio - this was corrected at time of inspection by placing a one year old child in Classroom 2 the other one year old class. Making the new ratio for this class 1:6 One and Two Year Olds. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance to the director and staff explaining that in groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. This was corrected at time of inspection, placing this standard back in compliance. Corrected Ratios 1:4 Infants 1:5 One Year Olds 1:7 One and Two Year Olds (Majority observed was Two Year Olds) - Out of Ratio - this was corrected at time of inspection by placing a one year old child in the other one year old class. Makin the new ratio for this class 1:6 One and Two Year Olds 1:8 Three through Nine Year Olds (Majority observed was Three Year Olds) 1:11 Three and Four Year Olds (Majority observed was Three Year Olds)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-06 · Training Requirements

Licensing Specialist (LS) observed that the individual listed on the supplemental page did not complete the Department approved-five hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. The LS provided technical assistance (TA) to the director explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

18-12 · Bedding and Linens

Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. LS specialist observed linens stored in as unsanitary manner (Pictures were taken) LS gave TA to the director and staff explaining that linens must not touch in order to prevent the spread of germs or lice from other linens. This was corrected at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

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

23-02 · Fire Drills

Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 12/9/2024. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 9/11/2023 it is currently expired. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 11/2025

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

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) Staff member noted on the supplemental page who started training more than 12 months ago did not complete the Introduction Courses. Licensing Counselor (LS) provided technical assistance explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day the training begins

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

46-02 · 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. The attendance record for the 2 year old class, and age 4 to school age class were missing time of arrival for several children. Pictures were taken. CCRC gave TA to teachers on the importance of signing every child in and out of the center. This standard was corrected at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.