09-01 · Planned Activities

Licensing Specialist did not observe a Planning Activity Schedule Posted in any of the rooms. This was not resolved at the time of inspection. Technical Assistance was provided. 2.6 Planned Activities 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

23-10 · Fire Drills

Licensing Specialist observed that facility did not have any emergency evacuation routes posted. No Physical Environment log posted, and no Emergency Preparedness Log sheet posted. This was not resolved at the time of inspection. Technical Assistance was provided. 3.8.5 Emergency Preparedness A. The operator must develop a written emergency preparedness plan that includes, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the facility during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (for example: hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes), and to facilitate parent/guardian reunification onsite and offsite. The plan must describe how the facility will notify and update parents/guardians, as well as meet the needs of all children, including children with special needs or chronic medical conditions, during and following an emergency event. A current attendance record/classroom rosters and parent contact information must accompany childcare personnel during the drill or actual emergency and must be used to account for all children. Daily classroom attendance rosters must be used to account for all children once gathered in a safe space after exit and upon return to the program

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

The Licensing Specialist observed that a staff Introductory Training not completed. This was not resolved at the time of inspection. Technical Assistance was provided. 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: ? Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or ? Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

Licensing Specialist observed 2 staff with expired abuse and neglect forms. This was not resolved at the time of inspection. Technical Assistance was provided. 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare 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: 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

46-03 · Daily Attendance

Licensing Specialist observed 3 children signed in and then signed out before departure time. This was resolved at the time of inspection. Technical Assistance was provided. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the childcare facility or program. However, childcare facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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

Counselor observed baby bottles that were not labeled with the child's first and last name. This was resolved after the counselor asked the teacher to label the bottles. 3.9.5 Food Handling A. Bottles and sippy cups provided by the facility must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use and do not have to be labeled. B. 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

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

28-14 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

Counselor observed baby bottles full of milk sitting on a ledge. This was resolved after the counselor asked the teacher to discard the milk and disinfect the bottle. G. All breastmilk and infant formula left in bottles after feedings must be discarded within one hour after serving an infant. Unused breastmilk may be returned to the parent in the bottle or container provided

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

28-14 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

Counselor observed baby bottles full of milk sitting out for longer than 2 hours. Bottles were observed sitting on shelves and throughout the rooms. Counselor asked the teacher to discard the milk inside the bottles. This was corrected at the time of inspection. 3.9.7 Bottle Warming G. All breastmilk and infant formula left in bottles after feedings must be discarded within one hour after serving an infant. Unused breastmilk may be returned to the parent in the bottle or container provided

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

Counselor observed the following ratios: Classroom 1: 5 children to 1 teacher (Infant room), there were 4-1 yr. olds and 1 infant in the room. Classroom 2: 7 children and 1 staff (ages: 2- 3 yr. olds and 5- 2 yr. olds) Classroom 3: 5 children and 1 staff (ages:1-3 yr. old and 4-4 yr. olds) This was resolved by removing 1 child from the infant room and placing them in another room . Corrected at time of inspection. 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-02 · Facility Environment

Counselor observed the outdoor play area to be full of trash, peeling paint, debris, roots sticking out of the grounds. Provider has been given until 1/19/2024 to bring back to compliance. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. 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.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

Counselor observed a total of 6 paint cans accessible to the children on the outside play areas. Counselor had the director remove the cans during the inspection. This has been resolved. 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

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

17-02 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

Counselor observed the fencing to have sharp edges accessible to children during outdoor play. Provider was given 30 days to bring back to compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

20-06 · Crib Requirements

Counselor observed children in the infant room, sleeping in cribs with blankets on them. Counselor observed a child sleeping with multiple blankets inside his crib. Counselor had the teacher remove the blankets from the cribs. This was resolved at the 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 Dec 19, 2023

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

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

Counselor observed baby bottles not labeled. Counselor asked the teacher to write the children's first and last names on the bottles. This was corrected at the time of inspection. 3.9.5 Food Handling B. 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

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

29-16 · Health and Sanitation

Counselor observed the food preparation area missing signs for the handwashing sink only, rinse, wash and sanitize. The facility also did not have when and how to wash your hands posters or instructions by the handwashing stations or diaper changing stations. Counselor asked the provider to print and post instructions on how and when to wash your hands. This was resolved at the time of inspection. 3.10 Sanitation 3.10.1 Handwashing Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution. D. Situations or times that children, child care personnel, and/or volunteers must perform hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-03 · Training Requirements

Counselor observed a staff member (M.F.), did not complete the introductory training within the 90 days of employment in the child care industry. This has been resolved a day after the 90 day time frame. 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

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

46-07 · Daily Attendance

Counselor asked the infant room for their daily attendance log. Teacher stated she did not have one. The facility's director said she had a clip board with all the students signed in and out. Each classroom did not have access to their own daily attendance. There was no way for the teachers to track when their children arrived or departed. Counselor had the classrooms write their own individual sign in and out sheets. This was resolved at the time of inspection. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-03 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

The playground has no shade for the children while outside. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area. The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

Ceiling is missing a panel. A new panel will need to be replaced to close up exposed area 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-23 · Facility Environment

Item corrected at the time as a new form was signed. 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

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023

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

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

Upon investigation the counselor observed that the facility was out of ratio in the infant room as their was 5 infants with 1 staff member. The item was corrected at the time of investigation as a parent came and picked up one child leaving the ratio to 4- infants with 1 staff. The counselor also observed another class out of ratio which had a mixed group of 8 children which had 6- 1 year old and 2- 2 year old with 1 staff member. The item was corrected at the time as the 2 year old children where moved to another classroom leaving the ratio 6- 1 year old with 1 staff. The remaining classroom was in compliance as the mixed group had 2- 2 year old, 3- 3 year old, 3- 5 year old with 1 staff. 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. 5- infants with 1 staff(ratio issue) item corrected as 1 parent came to pick up a child bring the ratio 4 infants to 1 staff. 8-1 year old and 2 year old with 1 staff(ratio issue) item was corrected at the time of inspection as two of the 2 year old's were moved to another room making the ratio 6- 1 year old with 1 staff. 6- 3 years to 5 year old with 1 staff. Two of the children were moved making it 8 children, 2- 2 year old, 3- 3 year old and 3-5 year old with 1 staff

Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

15-03 · Licensed Capacity

The facility did not follow the room capacity. The facility had 8 children in a room that had a capacity of 7. The item was corrected at the time of inspection as two of the children were shifted, leave the room to 6 children with 1 staff member. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 23 Licensed capacity is determined by the most restrictive of these factors. C. The total number of children in care on-site and while on field trips may never exceed the facilitys licensed capacity. 3.4.2 Indoor Square Footage/Usable Floor Space A. A child care that had a valid license on October 1, 1992 must have a minimum of 20 square feet of usable indoor floor space for each child. This provision is not affected by a change of ownership as long as the program remains continuously licensed at the original site. A child care facility that did not hold a valid license on October 1, 1992 and seeks approval to operate as a child care facility must have a minimum of 35 square feet for each child

Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

43-01 · Enrollment Information

The facility did not have a copy of an enrollment form for the child listed in the allegations. The child attended the daycare but facility did not have a copy of the enrollment form for counselors review during onsite investigation. The counselor recommends that the facility provide the counselor with an enrollment form for the child or a signed written statement stating that the child is no longer enrolled at the center. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 61 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF- FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the licensing authority or on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A. Enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority. B. The enrollment information shall include, in writing, permission for the facility to release the child to any person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized by the custodial parent or legal guardians. The name, address, and phone number of authorized persons must be in the enrollment information

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

46-05 · Daily Attendance

The facility did not have proof of an attendance showing documentation that the child that is listed in the allegations was logged to show that the child attended the daycare. The facility is to provide the counselor with written and signed statement that the child was in attendance or written statement that the child is no longer in attendance. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 63 A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

The counselor observed a mixed group of 5 children which include 4- infants and 1- 1 year old in the infant room with one staff member. Item corrected at the time of inspection as one of the children was removed from the classroom and placed in another room. Leaving the capacity 1-4. 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.