23-01 · Fire Drills

Provider was observed to have an expired Fire Inspection of 09/19/2023. Per DCF Handbook, "Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

34-04 · Credentialed Staff

LS observed the Provider to not have a Director's Credential. Per DCF Handbook, "Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a childcare facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a childcare facility or a license for a change of ownership of a childcare facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

23-06 · Fire Drills

FSC observed 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 at the facility. TA 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

75-24 · Violation

Know Your Child Care Facility, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(m), F.A.C. This brochure may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Local licensing agencies may use an equivalent brochure approved by the Department

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

FSC observed documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. Please see supplemental. TA Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

23-05 · Technical assistance provided below: CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B 3.8.2 Fire Safety B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times

At the time of inspection, the FSC found the fire extinguisher in need of servicing as of August 2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

34-04 · Credentialed Staff

At the time of inspection, the director's was expired as of December 13, 2023 CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

15-05 · Licensed Capacity

FSC observed no room capacity posted. Fixed at the time of inspection when provider printed and posted room capacities. T.A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

FSC observed cups, bottles not labeled. T.A. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

09-02 · Planned Activities

FSC observed the written plan for the day was not being followed. Fixed at time of inspection by advising provider to adjust schedules to any deviations to reflect accurate activities planned for the day. T.A. Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth. The written plan also must include scheduled activities that: A. Promote emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth; B. Do not have children left in confining devices such as car seats as an alternative to active play or adult/child interaction, supervision, or discipline; C. Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day. D. Include both active and quiet play. Active play includes outdoor activities a minimum of twice per day, weather permitting. E. Include meals, snacks, and nap times, if appropriate for the age and the times children are in care. F. Provide adequate time and space for infants, birth to 12 months, in care to engage in activities that promote development of movement skills (tummy time, crawling, turning over, sitting, etc.). Infant seats (swings, bouncers, etc.) must be used only for short periods of time, no more than 15 to 30-minute intervals per infant and no more than two times per day that the child is in care. Infants in care shall be provided opportunities for outdoor time each day that weather permits. G. An appropriate daily schedule provides flexibility and contains transition periods that help children move smoothly from one activity to another. H. Providers are encouraged to inform parents and legal guardians of their childs activities on a daily basis. I. Providers must implement program practices that promote consistency and continuity of care for infants and toddlers. Early care and education programs must provide opportunities for each child to build emotionally secure relationships with a limited number of child care personnel. Efforts to promote consistency and continuity of care are shown through following daily routines and communicating consistently with parents/guardians. J. The program must make reasonable accommodations to the environment, planned activities and schedule so that children with special needs may participate

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.