20-06 · Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook " All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions." Provider was also advised to provider that a second violation of this same violation will result in a fine

While conducting walkthrough of facility an infant was observed sleeping in crib with a potential suffocation hazard (blanket and toy) in the infant room. Provider was notified of observation; provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by removing the items from crib

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

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

46-03 · Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook " CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare"

It was observed for the months of (January, February, March, April, May, August, December); it was observed that the arrival/departure time and signatures were not ensured by the provider

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

40-18 · Technical assistance was given to provider per CCF handbook " Prior to administering medication to children, child care personnel responsible for administering medication must be educated on proper administration procedures. Written documentation must be maintained in the personnel file that child care personnel administering medication have been educated on proper administration procedures"

Provider was observed to administer medication to enrolled child with no medication training on file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

23-01 · Fire Drills

Last fire drill was conducted on 5/8/2024 One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 4/25/2024 One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on, and As technical assistance, the licensing counselor REQUESTED that a Fire Drill be done in the presence of licensing authority, and the provider: agreed to conduct the fire drill next time of inspection One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on , and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on . To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

01-03 · Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that a person, as defined in s. 1.01(3), may not advertise a child care facility, family day care home, or large family child care home without including within such advertisement the state or local agency license number or registration number of such facility or home. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. The provider corrected this issue at the time of the inspection by including their license number on all forms of advertisement at the facility

1. At the time of the inspection, the provider was observed to not have included their license number when advertising on the signage located near the front door of the facility. The sign posted in front of the providers facility did not include their license number

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-02 · Facility Environment

1. At the time of the inspection, the provider was observed to have a gate in the infant play area that is not in good report. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider 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. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-03 · Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that the outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures

1. At the time of the inspection the provider was observed to not have a shaded area in the outdoor play area

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

40-09 · Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that in the event of an emergency, non-prescription medication that is not brought in by the parent or legal guardian can be dispensed only if the program has written permission from the parent or legal guardian to do so. Use of diaper creams and insect repellant may only be utilized with written permission from parents/guardians. Manufacturer instructions must be followed

1. At the time of the inspection the provider was observed to not have written authorization prior to administering emergency non- prescription medication for one or more children in care

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

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

41-01 · Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that the child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health

1. At the time of the inspection, one or more Child(ren) in care did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

75-12 · Violation

brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at https://myflfamilies.com/services/child-family/child-care

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

19-02 · Technical assistance, A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier

Provider came into compliance when the room was rearranged to accommodate 19 (4 yrs.)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023

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

23-06 · Technical assistance, During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care

During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the month of March, April, May]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

75-12 · Violation

brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001 (7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

44-01 · Personnel Records

All (10) child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which ___ (10) were updated for compliance. 2 new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director. TA: Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. 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. D. Copies of training information and credentials as applicable. E. For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or another form containing the same elements of the physician certification, granting medical approval to operate the vehicle, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures, and background screening must also be maintained in the drivers personnel file. F. Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. • 1 of the 2 new staff hired, did not have a complete file for licensing staff to review and update, see name on the supplemental. • Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by asking the teacher to leave

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

TA: A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. One of the two staff recently hired did not have a BGS for licensing staff to review and updated. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by asking the teacher to leave. The staff left in presence of the FSC

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

TA: The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. 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. At time of inspection staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of: Employment history verification in file. Provider has resolved the non-compliance at the time of the inspection by having the staff fill out the form during the inspection

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.