Arlington KinderCare

33-06 · Training Requirements

Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who was previously let go because of not having training completed was rehired on 6/21/25, but still did not have the required Early Literacy training completed. The staff member is to complete the training and provide the specialist with proof of completion. 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom

12-19 · Facility Environment

The facility was unable to provide documentation of the inspection log showing staff inspected to assure safety. 3 Physical Environment Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the child care environment is conducive to the healthy development of children. 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

15-05 · Licensed Capacity

During onsite inspection specialist observed that every classroom with the exception 3 classrooms did not have their room capacity posted. 3.4 Licensed Capacity 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room

23-06 · Fire Drills

The facility failed to document that all required drills were completed within the renewal year. Onsite renewal drill conducted with the licensing specialist. The facility is to complete two additional drills document and provide specialist with a copy of completed drills identifying what drill was conducted. Onsite drill completed with the specialist for the renewal year taking 2 mins and 43 seconds. 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. 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

23-09 · Fire Drills

During onsite renewal fire drill with licensing specialist two classrooms did not bringing emergency contact bag of information on drill. When asked one staff member stated that they did not know that they had to bring it. Item corrected at the time as bag was retrieved showing contents of bag A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building 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

Corrected by May 7, 2025

30-07 · Diapering

During onsite inspection the specialist observed that the diaper changing table in the mixed group class with 2 & 3 year old's had paintings, phone, tablet which are all unrelated items making it unable to change a diaper. Item corrected at the time of inspection as the staff member removed all items. 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table

Corrected by May 7, 2025

33-01 · Training Requirements

Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has not completed the required training in order to work in the child care industry. 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

33-02 · Training Requirements

Refer to the supplemental for the staff members who were hired to show proof of beginning training. 4.5 Documentation of Training The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation. A. A copy of the Departments training transcript may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare

33-03 · Training Requirements

Refer to the supplemental for the staff member listed on the supplemental who has been employed at the center and did not have proof of beginning training. 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

33-06 · Training Requirements

Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has not completed the required training within the 12 months. 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry

33-09 · Training Requirements

Refer to the supplemental for the staff members who did not have proof of completed of the required trainings on file during onsite inspection. 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record. 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training

39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

Refer to the supplemental for the incident/accident form that did not have signature of parent/custodian acknowledging that they were aware of the incident on the day it occurred. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification, This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence

41-01 · Immunization Records

Refer to the supplemental for the children who did not have a record on file for review. 7.1 Immunization Records If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations. Specialist observed a total of 92 records for total enrollment

41-02 · Immunization Records

Refer to the supplemental for the children who had expired forms on file during onsite renewal inspection. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. Specialist observed a total of 92 records for total enrollment

42-01 · Student Health and Records

Refer to the supplemental for the children who did not have records on file for review. 7.2 Student Health Records If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. Specialist observed a total of 92 records for total enrollment

14-25 · Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation

Only this item is in compliance as it was signed late. Two staff members had form on file but was not showing date that form was signed in order for the specialist could document. 7.4 Personnel Records 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 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel

45-01 · Background Screening Documents

Refer to the supplemental for the staff members who did not required form on file during review of files. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents 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. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who did not have a copy of cleared screening on file during onsite inspection. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents 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

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

Refer to the supplemental for the staff members who did not have verification of employment on file. 5 Background Screening The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained

14-25 · Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation

Only this item is corrected as the staff member signed late. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

The facility did not have copy of employee roaster on file during onsite inspection. A completed roaster is to be provided to specialist showing all employed staff on file. 5 Background Screening The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination

15-03 · Licensed Capacity

During onsite inspection the Licensing specialist observed in the 3 year old classroom had a capacity of 22 children. Observed in care with 2 staff was 24 children over the room capacity. The item was corrected at the time of inspection as two of the children were removed in placed in another classroom. 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 by Jan 28, 2025

23-06 · Fire Drills

The facility did not have documentation on file showing drills had been conducted and completed. Drills must be conducted monthly and recorded. The facility is to conducted two different drills and record them and provide the licensing specialists with written documentation that drills were completed. 3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur

33-03 · Training Requirements

Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has not begun the required training in order to work in the childcare industry. 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

33-06 · Training Requirements

Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has been in the industry over a year has not completed the required training within the time frame. 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry

33-09 · Training Requirements

Refer to the supplemental for the staff members who did not complete the required training within the time frame. 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record

39-05 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

During onsite inspection the specialist observed 15 incident/accident forms did not have parent and/or director signatures. Forms must be completed to show signatures proving that acknowledgment of receiving and viewing the form. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/childcare personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs

41-02 · Immunization Records

Refer to the supplemental for the children who had shot records on file for review however, the current records had expired. 7.1 Immunization RecordsThe child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health.A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida.B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program

42-01 · Student Health and Records

Refer to the supplemental for the children who did not have records on file for review during onsite inspection. 7.2 Student Health RecordsThe child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination.A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations.B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility.C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

The facility will be cited for ratio violation. During onsite investigation the licensing specialist observed a mixed group of 18 children which included 17- 2 year old's and 1- 1 year old with 2 staff. In the mixed group ratio 3 staff because there is a 1 year old in the group the ratio will be monitored by 1 year ratio of 1 staff per 6 children. 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. 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. The licensing specialist recommends that the facility complete a safety plan on how they going to prevent this violation from happening. A copy of the safety plan is to be provided to the licensing specialist for corrective action

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

The facility is out of ratio. During investigation it was observed that the there was a mixed group of 24 children that included 22- 2 year old and 2- 1 year old's with 2 staff. There should of been 4 staff present with this mixed group as the ratio is 1 staff member to 6 children. The licensing specialist recommends that an all staff meeting be conducted discussing ratios. A copy of the chart showing the ratio for each age group is to be discussed to assure that each teacher is aware the ratio. A copy of the meeting notes and signature page showing all staff in attendance is to be provided to the counselor as corrective action. 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. 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

21-11 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

During onsite inspection the counselor observed that the sink in the 3 year old classroom is no longer attached to the wall. 3.7 Restrooms and Bath Facilities. Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring

33-06 · Training Requirements

Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who did not complete the required training within the time frame. 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry

33-08 · Training Requirements

All staff did not have completed in service hours training for the fiscal year documented on the log. All training must be documented on the log. transcript in the child care personnel file. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority

16-24 · Indoor Floor Space

4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record

Corrected by Sep 17, 2024

33-17 · Training Requirements

Refer to the supplemental for staff who did not complete the required training within the time frame. Item corrected at the time as the staff completed training late. Additionally, providers who completed this DCF training on or before December 31, 2023, must also complete these DEL-approved health and safety modules within 180 days or by June 30, 2024: ? Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and ? Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program

Corrected by Sep 17, 2024

39-05 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

Refer to the supplemental for the reports that were written that did not have a date that the parents received report and/or director dating acknowledging that they reviewed it. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs

75-70 · Violation

Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare

44-04 · Personnel Records

Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who need updated forms and signed forms for the year. During onsite inspection staff members had expired forms on file. Also refer to the supplemental for the staff member who was recently hired signed the form late. 7.4 Personnel Records. 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 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel

45-06 · Background Screening Documents

Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who was recently hired signed the required form late. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents 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. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be

Corrected by Sep 17, 2024

04-01 · Supervision

The facility is out of compliance with this standard as based on staff members, assistant director, director, and mothers admission that this was a daily occurrence with the child hitting other enrolled children. Even though the teachers stated that they had to keep an eye on the child and observed the child in the act of hitting other child, documenting the incidents, and contacting their inclusion services. The incidents occurred daily from June 3, 2024, until July 12, 2024, the inclusion team was contacted, and their recommendations was made on June 21, 2024, but the incidents continued on. The licensing specialist has determined that the facility is out of compliance with supervision as the incident occurred daily. The staff who worked directly with the child admitted that the incidents happened several times a day and even complaining to management and mother about the childs behavior it continued. Even with the inclusion recommendations the behavior continued, and the children continued to be hit. The facility failed to properly supervise as with all the interventions put in place the behaviors continued 2.4 Supervision. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. The licensing specialist recommends the facility derives a behavioral policy that will be put in place for any/all children enrolled at the childcare. This policy will be put in place showing what steps will be taken to show what the facility will do to provide all the support a child who is having a behavioral concern. The policy will address that if the policy is not followed what action will take place to protect all of the other enrolled children who come in director contact of that said child(ren). A copy of the policy is to be provided to the counselor as corrective action