23-01 · Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the diaper changing mat had a tear in it, exposing the foam within. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, When children in diapers are in care, there shall be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

31-02 · Immunization Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 childs record did not have a current immunization on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations should provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

27-04 · Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

27-4: During the inspection, the fire drill log was not maintained in that the October 2023 fire drill was not documented on the fire drill log. During the inspection, the provider updated the log showing that a fire drill was conducted on 10/17/2023. The is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, A current attendance record and parent/guardian contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the home during a drill or actual evacuation, and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill during the established napping/sleeping times, 2. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority in coordination with the operator or designee

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023

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

06-01 · Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

6-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed the Background Screening for the owner and the 2 household members and saw that their Background Screening is expired. The owner advised that they will be on vacation from June 7, 2023 through June 27, 2023, so additional time is being provided to come back into compliance. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Operators, household members (adults and children 12 to 17 years of age), substitutes, volunteers and Large Family Child Care Home employees must have a level 2 background screening clearance from the Department prior to obtaining a license, residing in the home, employment, or volunteering unsupervised with children. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

06-10 · Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

6-10: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the Background Screening Clearinghouse Roster was not maintained in that the owner, the 2 household members and the substitute were not added to the Roster. A new user agreement was created during the inspection. The owner is waiting to gain access to the Background Screening Clearinghouse website. The owner advised that they will be on vacation from June 7, 2023 through June 27, 2023, so additional time is being provided to come back into compliance. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The employer/owner/operator must add substitutes, employees and household members to their Employee/Contractor Roster within ten days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date within ten days of termination for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse when employment terminates, or a household member is no longer residing in the home

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

08-01 · Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

8-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the 6 children in care were being supervised by an unscreened individual, the owner. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation had the owner call the custodial parents to come pick up their children. Child Care Regulation advised that the owner cannot watch any children until she gets an eligible result for DCF child care on the Background Screening Clearinghouse or the owner can have her substitute come in a watch the children at her home. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed all the children go home. This is being marked complaint. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, (2)(a) An employer may not hire, select, or otherwise allow an employee to have contact with any vulnerable person that would place the employee in a role that requires background screening until the screening process is completed and demonstrates the absence of any grounds for the denial or termination of employment. If the screening process shows any grounds for the denial or termination of employment, the employer may not hire, select, or otherwise allow the employee to have contact with any vulnerable person that would place the employee in a role that requires background screening unless the employee is granted an exemption for the disqualification by the agency as provided under s. 435.07

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

21-12 · Hygiene and Sanitation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that 1 potty chair was not sanitized after use in that the potty chair still had pee inside. During the inspection, the owner sanitized the potty chair. This is being marked compliant. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Potty chairs, if used, shall be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2023

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

01-01 · Licensed Capacity/ Ratio 402.302(8)

1:9 (1 infant, 4 one year olds, 1 two year old and 3 three year olds) 1-01: Child Care Regulation asked the owner how many children she had in attendance and the owner advised that she had 6 children. Child Care Regulation counted 6 children (5 in the living room and 1 in the back room). Child Care Regulation walked through out the interior of the home, checking all the rooms and closets. The owner provided 6 files. Child Care Regulation walked outside to the outdoor play area in the backyard. Child Care Regulation walked around the corner of the house and observed 2 household members standing at the end of the fence with 3 more children. Child Care Regulation observed that the 3 children were without Child Care Personnel supervision outside of the home in the backyard. Child Care Regulation observed a total of 9 children at the home (1 infant, 4 one year olds, 1 two year old and 3 three year olds). During the inspection, Child Care Regulation told the owner that 3 children have to be sent home to get back into compliance regarding ratio. The owner contacted three authorized pick-up people to come and pick up the children. During the inspection, three children went home. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, (8) Family day care home means an occupied residence in which child care is regularly provided for children from at least two unrelated families and which receives a payment, fee, or grant for any of the children receiving care, whether or not operated for profit. Household children under 13 years of age, when on the premises of the family day care home or on a field trip with children enrolled in child care, shall be included in the overall capacity of the licensed home. A family day care home shall be allowed to provide care for one of the following groups of children, which shall include household children under 13 years of age: (a) A maximum of four children from birth to 12 months of age. (b) A maximum of three children from birth to 12 months of age, and other children, for a maximum total of six children. (c) A maximum of six preschool children if all are older than 12 months of age. (d) A maximum of 10 children if no more than 5 are preschool age and, of those 5, no more than 2 are under 12 months of age. On 3/29/2023 Child Care Regulation conducted Ratios at 4:16 pm 1:6 (1 infant, 2 one year olds, 3 three year olds)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

08-03 · Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

8-03: Child Care Regulation asked the owner how many children she had in attendance and the owner advised that she had 6 children. Child Care Regulation counted 6 children (5 in the living room and 1 in the back room). Child Care Regulation walked through out the interior of the home, checking all the rooms and closets. The owner provided 6 files. Child Care Regulation walked outside to the outdoor play area in the backyard. Child Care Regulation walked around the corner of the house and observed 2 household members standing at the end of the fence with 3 more children. Child Care Regulation observed that the 3 children were without Child Care Personnel supervision outside of the home in the backyard. Child Care Regulation advised that the household member cannot watch the children by themselves due to not being Child Care Personnel. The three children joined the other children inside the home under the owners supervision. Child Care Regulation Supervisor came into the home and advised that she saw the household member try to leave the home through the garage, however once he saw the Child Care Regulation Supervisor standing by the sidewalk, he went back inside the home. The Child Care Regulation Supervisor advised that the household member tried the leave through the garage a few more times but could not leave due to her standing there. The owner advised that she was trying to hind the three children because she new that she had to many children. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The operator shall remain responsible for the supervision of the children in care and capable of responding to emergencies and the needs of the children at all times. Child care personnel must directly supervise children, both indoors and outdoors, by sight and sound. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the home, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves

Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-01 · Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

23-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed the diaper mat had a cloth cover. During the inspection the owner removed the cloth cover. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child are Regulations provided technical assistance, When children in diapers are in care, there shall be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use

Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023

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

31-02 · Immunization Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

31-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 2 childrens records had expired immunizations. During the inspection, Child are Regulations provided technical assistance, The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations should provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.