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3348 Edgewood Ave, Fort Myers FL 33916 · License #C20LE0127 · Center · Child Care Facility
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33-13 · Training Requirements
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff member did not complete School Readiness training within 90 days of hire. The facilty was given 14 days to complete the requirement per the School Readiness handbook. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the School Readiness handbook Section 3.1 and 3.2 3.1 Preservice Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. Within 90 days of initial employment with any SR provider, new hires and current pre-service trainees must complete all required pre- service training by successfully completing one of the options below: Option 1 (DCF courses, plus corresponding exams) Existing courses available now under the Child Care Facility Part 1 heading for $10 per course: Health, Safety and Nutrition (8 hours) Child Growth and Development (6 hours) Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 hours) Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours) PLUS Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program (5 hours) OR Option 2 (DEL Florida Early Childhood PD Registry) New courses available under the School Readiness Pre-Service heading for free: Child Development in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care (2 hours; not required for school-age only programs) Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program (5 hours) Transportation Safety in Child Care Programs (2 hours; if applicable)
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Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
33-17 · Training Requirements
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff member who had completed the ELFL training did not complete DEL School Readiness training by June 30, 2024. The facility was given 14 days to complete the requirement per the School Readiness handbook. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the School Readiness handbook Section 3.2.Aa and 3.2.C 2. Licensed School Readiness providers and any other SR provider type may complete: Option 1 (DCF courses, plus corresponding exams) Existing courses available now under the Child Care Facility Part 1 heading for $10 per course: Health, Safety and Nutrition (8 hours) Child Growth and Development (6 hours) Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 hours) Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours) PLUS Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program (5 hours) 3.2 C. C. As part of the required health and safety training, all School Readiness child care personnel must complete training in pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by the timeframes established in section 3, Training Requirements, of this Handbook. The Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program course meets this requirement
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
33-01 · Training Requirements
At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed one staff record didn't have documentation of completing the 40 hour Introductory Training requirement. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. 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. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training 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)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
33-01 · Training Requirements
At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed one staff record didn't have documentation of completing the 40 hour Introductory Training requirement. Extended the due to the start of the new school year as this is a school year only program. The center is closed during June, July and reopens 8/12/2024. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. 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. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training 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)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
33-06 · Training Requirements
At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed one staff record didnt have documentation of completing Literacy training within 12 months of the date of employment in the child care industry. Extended the due to the start of the new school year as this is a school year only program. The center is closed during June, July and reopens 8/12/2024. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training 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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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed a gap in the fence near the right hand side of the playground where the fence was no longer at ground level. Pictures taken. Please correct this issue by
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the fall zone under the large swing set and the blue climber did not extend in all directions for 6 feet. Photos taken. Provided technical assistance from the handbook 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. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt,concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. 2. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. 3. If the play area was approved by the Department prior to January 1, 2020 and does not meet the 6 -foot fall/use zone requirement, then the facility must submit a written notification, including photographs and layout of the play area, to the Department prior to or on April 1, 2020, notifying its intention to continue to operate using the prior approved play area. However, if the permanent or stationary playground equipment is moved or replaced then the standard would apply, and 6 feet of use zone must be provided. Any new equipment added would be required to have the 6 feet of use zone in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
23-02 · Fire Drills
Last drill 4/19/2023. At the time of the inspection, the fire report had 3 items listed as fail and stated the violations should be corrected prior to 3/8/2023. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section3.8.2 Fire Safety A. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.