46-02 · Daily Attendance

The attendance log was not completed in the infant room. Transition sheet was done showing when the children all arrived in the one room and then transitioned to their main room but no recording of the remaining children being supervised for the day in the current class. Item corrected when attendance was completed. 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

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

28-25 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

did not have a physical form on file. An updated copy will be need to be obtained and provided to the specialist for corrective action. 7.2 Student Health Records The 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. Specialist observed a total of 130 records for total enrollment at the childcare facility

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

The facility failed to maintain roaster. Roaster will need to be updated showing all current staff and staff who are no longer employed taken off. Copy of roaster will need to be provided for corrective action. 5 Background Screening 5.1 Initial 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

04-04 · Supervision

The facility is out of compliance with playground supervision as two 4 year old children were in a play house for over 3 minutes and one child reported being inappropriately touched by the other child. The teacher is observed standing in one spot instead of circling the playground to provide supervision to all areas of the play area. 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. The teacher is observed in the footage staying in one area instead of walking around and providing supervision throughout the play area. The licensing specialist recommends that a second staff member provide supervision as well on the playground during this time period as one teacher is busy greeting parents, discussing their childs day or any other matters and signing children out, the other staff member can be walking around the play area to assure that supervision is provided at all times. The teacher was in ratio while on the playground, but an additional staff member could be helpful. The facility is to provide a safety plan on how they are going to prevent future incidents occurring again. A copy of the safety plan is to be provided to the licensing specialist for corrective action

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

33-13 · Technical assistance was given as well to center as the two file folders were not provided to the counselor at last inspection making counselor aware of new hires. Informed that all file folders pertaining to any staff member must be provided to the counselor for review. 18 Training Requirements 18.1 Pre-service Timeframe All pre-service training requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in this handbook, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another school readiness provider within this 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all pre-service training requirements may not be allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a school readiness program

Refer to the supplemental for the two staff members who were both hired in 2023, did not have the required training completed. The item was corrected at the time inspection as both staff were informed during onsite inspection that they will have to leave and could not return until training is completed. Supporting documentation was put in writing informing of staff being let go

Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

44-01 · Technical assistance given informing the director that no matter what any staff member who provides supervision to any enrolled child must be made aware to the counselor and file folder given for review

The counselor observed two staff members who had been hired since 2023, file folders were never provided to the counselor for review. The item was corrected at the time of inspection as the files were provided to the counselor and was able to be reviewed. The director stated that the two staff members are not regulars and may have been placed in another section as they only used as needed

Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

05-04 · Transportation

The transportation log did not have the second signature. Log must have both signatures when transporting. 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

06-02 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

The facility was providing transportation and both drivers did not have required training on file. Both drivers are missing drivers physical and First Aid and CPR. 2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

07-04 · Vehicle Requirements

The van used to transport children on two field trips, the facility did not have documentation for van on file 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

07-05 · Vehicle Requirements

Counselor unable to see approved alarm system 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 2. List of approved alarm manufacturers may be found on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare . 3. Alarms must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations. 4. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. above. Under this allowance, the existing alarm system must always be properly maintained in working order. Should at any time the alarm system require replacement, the new system must be selected from the Departments approved list referenced in 2.5.4 F.2. above

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

24-16 · Food Preparation Area

During onsite renewal inspection the counselor observed in the kitchen area a package of grits and water was stored with cleaning products. Both food and cleaning products was stored together. Item corrected at the time of inspection as the food was removed and stored elsewhere. 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Poisonous/toxic chemicals or cleaning products must be stored separately from food. Products must not be stored on shelves above food preparation areas and/or food products intended for human consumption, unless placed in bins that are impermeable

Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

Refer to the supplemental for the reports that were written were not given to the parents for signature on the same day. Item corrected at the time of inspection as the reports were signed but signed late. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form

Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2023

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

11-03 · Child Discipline

A staff member at the child care facility did not follow the discipline policy. The facility was to provide the counselor with a copy of the meeting notes containing all staff signatures were it showed the staff discussed naptime policy. 2.8 Child Discipline A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

11-03 · Child Discipline

A staff member at the child care facility did not follow the discipline policy as video footage shows the teacher tap the child on their bottom to get the child to nap. 2.8 Child Discipline A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

30-06 · Diapering

The infant rooms, 1 year old room and 2 year old room needs a new mat. The mats have tears in the middle of the mat and in the 1 year old room it is gray in color. A new mat is needed to assure that they are are impermeable. 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.