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36540 Via Marcia, Fruitland Park FL 34731 · License #C05LA0172 · Center · Child Care Facility
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41-01 · Immunization Records
Outdated or missing immunization records for children listed on the supplemental. TA given to have children up-to-date health records in file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-01 · Student Health and Records
Missing physical records for children listed on the supplemental. TA given to have children up-to-date health records in file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
29-09 · Health and Sanitation
There is a new food prep area which does not include the proper dishwashing cycle. Only one sink with running water, so hand washing and rinse sink are not available. Facility must assure there are 3 compartment sinks (or 2 sinks with a bin for sanitize) for dishwashing cycle and a separated sink for hand washing practice are within the food prep area
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
33-06 · Training Requirements
Staff worked for longer than a year at the facility, and rehired with no completion of Early Literacy training. Staff must complete EL training within a year of employment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-02 · Facility Environment
Per staff statements, there is water on 1 year old room walls. Currently walls are observed with water damage. Bubbles are still visible in the walls. A roof assessment is needed to determine the water leaking is no longer an issue. TA given to keep all areas in good shape and prevent water leaking
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
12-10 · Facility Environment
An altercation between parent and staff occurred in the classroom where inappropriate language was used in presence of children
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
39-03 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
No incident report were given to parents at the day of the incident. Provider must send the signed reports for all 1 year old children present at the time that incident occurred
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
04-04 · Supervision
A child was missed at the time that children were walking from the classroom to the outdoor. The child was found outside to the fenced area and found by the maintenance staff and returned to the class while were outside
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-02 · Technical assistance provided that all child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. 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. This will need to be completed by the
Licensing specialist noticed wall paper peeling off in the VPK/Post Office in the circle time area. Director stated she is aware and maintenance is scheduled to paint the room this week
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
12-18 · Technical assistance provided that all accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers. Corrected at time of inspection
Licensing specialist witness an electrical outlet in the Sweetshop classroom without a outlet cover
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
15-05 · Technical assistance provided that the capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room. Corrected at time of inspection
Licensing counselor did not observe the capacity of the diner/2 year old room posted
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
17-07 · Technical assistance provided that the outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. This will need to be corrected by due date
Licensing specialist observed a gap from the base of the fence to the ground under the gates in the back outdoor play area, front outdoor area and the 1s play area
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
23-10 · Technical assistance provided that the operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation. Will need to be completed by due date
Licensing specialist did not observe an emergency exit plan in the diner/2 year old classroom
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
25-16 · Meals and Snacks
Licensing specialist witnessed child care personnel distributing crackers in the Diner 2 Year Old room without using napkins, disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items to prevent skin contact with food. Corrected at time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-06 · Technical assistance provided that 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. 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. Provider will need to provide a resilience surface for toys before they can be used by due date
Licensing specialist observed a younger childs playground climber without a resilient surface in the 1s playground and in the front playground
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
32-07 · Technical assistance provided that 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. 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. 4 inches of mulch will need to be added by due date
Licensing specialist measured 2 inches of protective mulch under the grey climbing playground and climber dome in the front outdoor play ground area
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-02 · Technical assistance provided that all child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. 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. This will need to be completed by the
Licensing specialist noticed paint chipping on the gray wall, in the 2 year old Townhall classroom, near the window. Director stated she is aware and put in a request from maintenance, she will get with them again
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
17-08 · Technical assistance provided that the outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height
Licensing specialist observed and measured, at the time of inspection, the back outdoor play area fence measuring between 40 inches to 44 inches. Director stated she will get with management and maintenance to get this corrected by due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
30-06 · Technical assistance provided that when children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. This will need to be completed no later than due date
Licensing specialist observed changing pad with a hole, which is no longer impermeable. Director stated she will be placing an order for a new changing pad
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
44-04 · Technical assistance provided that a 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 before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel
Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, will need to have an updated child abuse and neglect reporting form on file by due date. Director stated she will start to complete the forms twice a year to avoid them expiring
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
23-06 · Fire Drills
Missing fire drill for August, September, and October 2023. TA was provided to complete a fire drill every month
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
33-01 · Training Requirements
Staff did not complete training within time frame. TA was provided to staff to finish training within a year from date training was commenced
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
21-20 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities
22. Resolved due to staff completing in-services hours for 2023 - 2024. TA was provided for staff to complete in-service 10 hours each year
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-09 · Training Requirements
Staff did not complete fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire. TA was provided that staff needs to complete fire extinguisher within 30 days of employment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
36-03 · CPR Requirements
3 CPR trained staff with 58 children present at the time of inspection. TA given to have the required CPR trained number of childcare personnel covering for the number of children present all time
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-01 · Immunization Records
Childrens files missing immunization records. TA was provided that children records need up-to-date immunization record in file in order for children to attend
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-01 · Student Health and Records
Children did not have up-to-date physical examination in file. TA was provided that an up-to-date physical needs to be in file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
46-07 · Daily Attendance
Attendance roster was not complete for in classroom. TA was provided they need to complete attendance roster as children are coming into the classroom first thing in the morning
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
23-01 · Fire Drills
Fire inspection outdated. TA given to schedule an annual inspection every year. Provider will send cop of he fire inspection clearance by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
44-03 · Personnel Records
No Employment Attestation signed in file. TA given to have the form completed at the time of employment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
44-04 · Personnel Records
Child Abuse not in staff's files. Staff signed the form at the time of inspection. TA given to complete the form at the time of employment and update it every year
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
45-01 · Background Screening Documents
Form 5131 not in staff's files. TA given to complete the form at the time of the employment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-04 · Background Screening Documents
Employment History not completed for the last 5 year. TA given to complete the form and verify it at the time of the employment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-06 · Background Screening Documents
No AGMC signed in staff's files. TA given to complete the form at the time of the employment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Immunization Records
Valid immunization records are needed to bring facility into compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.