07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

The vehicle that is listed in the supplemental still does not have the van alarm in proper working order. The provider stated that they have an appointment on 4/22/25. TA was provided the alarm will need to be in proper working order by the due date

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 licensing specialist observed the floors in the facility had been cleaned except the floors in the VPK classroom TA was provided that the floors in the VPK classroom will also need to be cleaned before the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

At the time of the re-inspection, the licensing specialist observed the area down by the baseboards for the door to the infant and 1 year old classroom had been repaired but not sanded and painted and still had peeling paint. The bookshelves in the VPK classroom still had not been sanded and painted. TA was provided the baseboards and the bookshelves will need to be sanded and painted by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

At the time of the inspection, one bus did not have the horn sound within the required 1-minute time frame. TA was provided to have the alarm adjusted and the alarm will be required to sound in one minute if the green button is not pushed. The license plate information is listed in the supplemental. Licensing Specialist reviewed both vehicle inspections which are current through 6/8/25. Licensing Specialist reviewed the vehicle insurance which is valid through 8/18/25. Licensing Specialist reviewed the vehicle safety alarm for the vehicle(s) used to transport children. All alarm mechanisms were in proper working order and in accordance with the alarm requirements for the bus with the License plate is listed in the supplemental

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 floors up next to the baseboards throughout the VPK classroom and the 2- & 3-year-old classroom are dirty and the ceiling fans throughout the facility are in need of cleaning TA was provided to clean all flooring up next to the baseboards in the VPK and 2&3 year old classrooms and clean all ceiling fans throughout the facility

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a broken piece of Plexi glass on the wall in the 24-year-old classroom that was accessible to children. The broken Plexi glass is sharp and could cut a child. TA was provided to take the Plexi glass down until it can be replaced. At the base of the door to the infant and 1 year old classroom, the base of the frame has peeling paint. TA was provided repair, sand and paint. Several bookcases and wooden cabinets have peeling paint in the VPK classroom, these also need to be sanded and painted

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-06 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, an infant was asleep in a crib with a shelf above it with many items on it. If things fell this could cause injury. TA was provided when the infant is in the crib, the crib has to be moved out from the wall, or the shelf should be removed. The staff moved the crib during the inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

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

24-24 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of the inspection, there were bags of frozen French fries, chicken nuggets and cut up chicken without expiration dates. TA was provided that all food when removed from the original packages must be labeled with expiration dates

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-17 · Training Requirements

Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the staff listed in the supplemental did not complete the required SR training by June 30, 2024. TA was provided that the staff will need to complete the health and nutrition and safety practices SR training by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

The staff listed in the supplemental have expired Abuse and Neglects that were all dated 2/24/24. TA the staff will need to complete a new form and these forms are due annually

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, both intake vents are in need of cleaning. TA was provided to clean the vents on a regular basis

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

14-02 · Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation

At the time of the inspection, the 4-year-old classroom had light bulbs burned out above the table also, the 3-year-old classroom had a section of burned-out bulbs. TA was provided that the light bulbs will need to be replaced and must measure the required 50 ft candles

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

The staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 7/26/23. TA was provided that the DCF 40-hour training should have been completed by 10/26/24

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

The staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 7/26/23 and did not complete the required 5-hour literacy by 7/26/24

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental has a screening that was dated 3/12/24 but she did not start working until 9/9/24. The staff should have had a re-submit done before being hired

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

08-04 · Seat Belts/Child Restraints

At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed two seat belt restraints on one van that was missing/broken. On a separate transportation van, a seat belt restraint did not clasp into the bottom clasp. The provider was advised to ensure that all seat belts are properly installed to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed areas in the facility that was no cleaned. The wall in the 1s classroom had food residue dried on the wall, and debris on the diapering changing table in the 1s classroom needed to be cleaned. The provider was advised to clean these areas of the facility to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed torn carpet located under the window in the infant classroom. The provider was advised to ensure that the carpet was repaired to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

18-06 · Bedding and Linens

At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed several mats in different classroom with tears/rips with no impermeable surface. The provider replaced the mats for children to nap on immediately for today's use to resolve the noncompliance

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024

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

21-10 · Technical assistance is provided to the facility to freshen the boy's bathroom to ensure that the smell is not as stringent

At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed the middle toilet in the girl's bathroom in the main hallway was not cleaned. The provider was advised to ensure all toilets were cleaned/sanitized to maintain compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

29-16 · Health and Sanitation

At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed no proper handwashing procedures posted in the 1 year old classroom. The provider was advised to ensure that handwashing procedures are posted near all food prep, diapering, and toileting to maintain the compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

30-06 · Diapering

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the diapering changing mat in the infant classroom was not impermeable. Each of the corners were torn. The provider was advised to ensure the mat was replaced to maintain the compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

46-07 · Daily Attendance

At the time of the licensing specialist observed the classes outside without their daily attendance roster during the fire drills. The provider was advised to ensure that all classes take their attendance outside with them while they are outside for play time, and evacuation drills to maintain compliance. The noncompliance was resolved once the classes returned to the building and all children were accounted for

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024

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

03-01 · Technical assistance was provided to adhere to child to Child Care Personnel ratio at all times. At the time of inspection, ratio was as follows • Infants 4:1 Child Care Personnel • 1-year-old 5:1 Child Care Personnel • 1-year-old 6:1 Child Care Personnel • 2-year-old 3-year-old 18:1 Child Care Personnel • 2-year-old 4-year-old 5:1 Child Care Personnel • 3-year-old 4-year-old 15:1 Child Care Personnel • VPK 15:1 Child Care Personnel • Owner Corrected ratio • Infants 4:1 Child Care Personnel • 1-year-old 5:1 Child Care Personnel • 1-year-old 6:1 Child Care Personnel • 2-year-old 3-year-old 18:2 Child Care Personnel • 2-year-old 4-year-old 5:1 Child Care Personnel • 3-year-old 4-year-old 15:1 Child Care Personnel • VPK 15:1 Child Care Personnel • This standard was brought back into compliance when another Child Care Personnel was added to the classroom

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed 1 Child Care Personnel with 18 children (2-year-old to 3-year-old) inside a classroom. The required ratio is 1 Child Care Personnel to 15 children

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

13-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that spay bottles are labeled correctly. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that plastic bags are not accessible to the children in care

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed multiple spray bottles of cleaning chemicals without labels

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace affected play equipment

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed an orange see-saw with peeling paint all over. Also, the string connecting the mallet to the yellow and blue xylophone is showing signs of fraying with sharp pieces expose

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

27-05 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that food acceptance logs are completed and maintained. Also, to ensure that the log include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the facility's food acceptance log for 4/7/23 and 4/27/23, was missing the time of arrival

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

30-07 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering should be on the table changing table

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed glue, shoes, and other miscellaneous items on the changing table in the 1-year-old classroom

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date

At the time of the inspection, Counselor determined that the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the attached supplemental was not added to the employee roster within 5 days

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

04-04 · Supervision

At the time of the inspection, video footage obtained revealed that the teacher in the 4 year old age group inadequately supervised the children on the playground resulting in injuries to a child. The teacher walked passed the group of children that were hitting, punching, and kicking a child and did not stop them from fighting one another during the duration of playtime. The noncompliance is resolved because the teacher was terminated and no longer responsible for supervision of children in care

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

At the time of the inspection, the facility did not document the incident on a report. The noncompliance is resolved because the child is no longer in attendance

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2024

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

33-03 · Training Requirements

At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not start the required DCF 40- hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. The staff opened the class but did not launch/start the course. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 2 and/or test prior to the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

05-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, 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 vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and c. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted. d. Ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed transportation logs and observed on 11/3/2023, there is no driver signature

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the wood, remove the tree roots, replace the green mesh and cover the concrete on the tic tac toe equipment prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the following on the playground: 1. the green privacy netting is torn/ripped in the front corner in multiple places 2. the wooden border in front of the swings is leaning inwards and has nails exposed 3. a piece of wood near the door has 2 areas of metal protruding upwards 4. the tic tac toe equipment has concrete exposed on the bottom 5. in the center pf the playground are tree roots that the counselor observed the children tripping over on 2 occasions

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

21-11 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair or replace the toilet prior to the due date/

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed a toilet in the boys' bathroom that was inoperable

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 2 and/or test prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 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 CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not start the required DCF 40-hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

05-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, 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 vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and c. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted. d. Ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. Note: an extended

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed transportation logs since the last inspection & observed multiple days where there was no driver signature, second sweep signature and/or time off the vehicle

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

24-24 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that once removed from the original packaging, the foods must be labeled with either the manufacturers expiration date (if still in an opened package) or labeled with the date the package was opened

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed packages of frozen tater tots, french toast sticks, etc. in the freezer that were not labeled with type & date. The provider sated the foods while the counselor was present

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-05 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully start or complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date of employment in the child care industry. The CCR counselor determined the staff started in the industry in January 2012 and left in March 2012. This was confirmed by having a conversation with the staff who confirmed she did start in 2012 but had forgotten

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-08 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff document on an in-service log prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have an in-service log for the fiscal year 2021 - 2022 in the file. The counselor observed a training certificate in the file that shows the staff did complete 10-hours in-service training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

43-10 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the distracted adult brochure must be distributed twice annually during the months of April & September

At the time of the inspection, the provider stated the facility forgot to distribute the distracted adult brochure during the month of April 2023

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

44-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. Additionally, the provider was reminded that the facility currently has 10 days to remove any staff who have retired, resigned, transferred or were terminated from the facility and 10 days to add any new staff. Note: technical assistance was given to the provider that the rule will be updated soon and the facility will have 5 days to add or remove staff

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were several staff who were no longer employed and/or who were not added to the roster. The provider stated they forgot the password and had to create/request a new account

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-11 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor had a phone conversation with the provider who stated they were unable to contact someone in New York to obtain the abuse and neglect report for the staff listed on the supplemental. The CCR counselor contacted New York and obtained the form for the provider. The form was emailed to the provider on today's date to request the report. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain prior to the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-11 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental still did not have an abuse and neglect report from New York. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the report prior to the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

06-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that CPR must be an instructor-based skill assessments by a certified CPR instructor and to complete prior to the due date

At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor received via email an updated CPR card for the driver listed on the supplemental. The course was an online course

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

01-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to add the license number prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the sign located in the front of the building by the road was missing the facility's license number

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

05-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, 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 vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and c. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted. d. Ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed transportation logs and observed multiple days there was no driver or second seep signature

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

06-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current physical and CPR prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had expired driver's physical's and/or expired CPR and had been transporting per the facility's transportation logs

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean all areas prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the following: 1. multiple AC vents were very dirty and had excessive dust/debris 2. both bathrooms need to be cleaned (urine on floor, dead roach under cabinet, and sinks, walls) 3. rugs in classrooms need to be cleaned or removed 4. walls need to be scrubbed in hallway

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair all areas prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the following: 1. the bathroom cabinets have rotten wood along the bottom 2. some of the bathroom sinks are leaking (buckets with water underneath) 3. peeling paint in multiple classrooms 4. electrical outlets in 1-year-old class have covers and tape holding them in place - tape needs to be removed and either new covers, outlets or both 5. a TV located in the 2- & 3-year-old class has a cord hanging that needs to be secured to the wall 6. sections of the wall molding was observed separated from the wall in multiple rooms

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-18 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed missing electrical outlet covers in the first classtoom. The provider installed the covers placing them back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2023

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

12-19 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to begin using the checklist and was reminded that indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children and documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months

At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily inspection checklist available for review

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a can of disinfectant spray located in an unlocked cabinet in a classroom. The provider removed the item placing them back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2023

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

14-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/fixtures prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed multiple classrooms with light fixtures that were inoperable or dim and the lighting measured 7.19 - 10.57 foot candles

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/remove prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the following: 1. an electrical box mounted on the wall on the playground with exposed wires 2. an open/torn bag of mulch/dirt 3. a broken/cracked chair with a piece of metal exposed 4. exposed concrete near the tic tac toe equipment 5. a broken support pole for the shade cloth (missing a section) 6. multiple areas of exposed landscape fabric 7. a loose wire along the fenceline

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

17-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to add a barrier or have the gates re-leveled prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the double gate facing the road had a gap of 5 inches

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

18-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to monitor all nap mats and replace as needed

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a torn nap mat. The provider removed the mat placing the facility back into compliance

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2023

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

24-24 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that once removed from the original packaging, the foods must be labeled with either the manufacturers expiration date (if still in an opened package) or labeled with the date the package was opened

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed an opened package of frozen waffles, french toast sticks and french fries in the freezer that were not labeled with type & date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

27-05 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that this is considered catered food and the facility must maintain & keep on file a food acceptance log that includes the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient and kept for 12 months. A sample food acceptance log was printed, reviewed and left with the provider for reference/use

At the time of the inspection, the provider stated the facility orders pizza once a month and did not have a food acceptance log available for review

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

32-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that monthly inspections should also include areas of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment

At the time of the inspection, the provider failed to conduct a monthly inspection for the month of February 2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not start the required DCF 40 hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start and complete/pass tests prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had not completed the required 40 hour DCF training when they left the industry, nor completed upon return

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation in their file that all child care personnel have completed training

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of fire extinguisher training in their file and had been employed more than 30 days

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-10 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete either through the Department's Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Florida's Precautions in Transporting Children course prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental has not completed transportation safety training to date of this inspection and is currently transporting children per the transportation logs

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

35-11 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions recommended by the CDC to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids prior to the due date. Additionally, child care personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review. The provider was encouraged to refer to the Handbook, Section 6 for additional rule language specific to this standard

At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have an exposure policy in place

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

35-12 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completing the facility's exposure plan

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

38-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the emergency numbers must include: 911, ambulance, fire, police, poison control center, Florida Abuse Hotline, and the county public health department. Additionally, the address and directions to the facility must be posted with descriptions of major intersections and local landmarks. Additional technical assistance was given to the provider to update the emergency phone list prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the emergency phone numbers posted was missing directions to the facility

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor 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 and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment). 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: 1. (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 2. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified 3. The documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. Additionally, the provider was reminded that the facility has 10 days to remove any staff who have retired, resigned, transferred or were terminated from the facility and 10 days to add any new staff

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were several staff who were no longer employed and/or who were not added to the roster

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

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and did not have 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.