17-07 · Technical assistance below: CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F 3.5 Outdoor Play Area F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided

At the time of inspection, the FSC observed the fence near the playground in bad condition. The fence was broken at the ground level

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

23-02 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, the FSC reviewed the fire inspection at the center and found that the fire inspection was expired as of 10/12/2023. Last fire drill was conducted on [9/20/2023], One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route [has not been conducted for the licensure year yet], One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on [9/7/2023], and One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority [has not been conducted for the licensure year yet], One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on [9/7/2023], and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill [has not been conducted for the licensure year yet]. Fire Extinguisher Inspected: August 2023 Technical Assistance: 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A36, 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.