20-06 · Crib Requirements

Specialist observed an infant baby sleeping with a pacifier and a pacifier holder that can pose a strangulation hazard. Staff member removed the pacifier holder at time of inspection. 3.6.4 Safe Sleep A. 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

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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

33-03 · Training Requirements

Counselor reviewed new staff files and found that there were 2 staff members who did not comply with their DCF trainings within the 90 day requirement. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

47-01 · Access/Child Safety

Teacher was observed on video aggressively putting a child into a chair and pushing that chair into the table. The teacher was also seen grabbing the childs left arm. The teacher was immediately terminated. 8.2 Child Safety C. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2024

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