17-02 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of inspection, the FSC observed in the outdoor play area safety surfacing mat under the swings that where very worn. The worn surfacing mats were worn to a point that they were causing trip hazards on the playground. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. To bring this standard into compliance the provider will replace current safety surfacing mats by March 21st,2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

When the FSC reviewed staff training files she observed two staff member who started in child care but did not begin child care introductory training until after their 90 days of employment. At the time of inspection, the introductory to child care training had been started by both staff members. 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 Mar 14, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-15 · Supervision

On November 28th,2023 children were left inadequately supervised. Two students were involved in inappropriate behavior while in the bathroom. F. Children must receive supervision and assistance as required by their age and developmental needs. They must be accounted for at all times while bathing and toileting. H. Children must receive supervision and care in accordance with their age and required needs and be accounted for at all times while bathing or toileting. When the teacher entered the bathroom standard was back in compliance

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-09 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, FSC observed four new staff files. When reviewing files there was no fire extinguisher training was documented as being completed. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

13-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of inspection, the FSC observed cleaning solutions in spray bottles that were not labeled. 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. Spray bottles were removed from classrooms to be labeled at the time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

34-04 · Credentialed Staff

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a designated staff member appointed as Director with active Directors Credentials. Current Director on record has credentials that expired on 10/24/2023. Personnel hired to assume the position has not completed credential requirements at this time. 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. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. All applications and documentation will be verified, and, if complete, the credential will be issued by the Department or its designated representative on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(g), F.A.C. A. Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. B. CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, must be maintained at the facility for review by the licensing authority. A Director Credential, as documented on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, is active for five years from the date of issuance. C. An individual may not be the director of child care facilities that overlap in the hours of operation. D. An individual with an inactive Director Credential is ineligible to be the director of a child care facility. E. 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. F. Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. 2. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a credentialed director. The facility will designate current staff member as the Director until hired personnel can provide required credential. Each change of Director will be submitted in writing to the Department

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection, FSC observed a rehired staff member that was not rescreened. 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. Personnel will be rescreened and updated documentation will be provided to counselor

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

45-13 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection, the counselor reviewed four new staff files. When reviewing the staff files the FSC observed five-year employment history missing notation of previous employers contacted nor three attempts to make such contact. 5.1 Initial Screening D. 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. Provider will get with business personnel to ensure such contact was made and update files

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

23-05 · Fire Drills

Counselor observed fire extinguishers displaying tags that had been expired. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

43-11 · Enrollment Information

Counselor observed 4 student records that were missing parents' signature. Provider will notify parties and have signatures obtained. 7.3 Enrollment Information 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. C. There shall be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the childcare facility has provided them with .... (subsection 1-5 is available in Child cafe facility handbook page 61) D. Enrollment information shall include parental/guardian consent for child care personnel to have access to childs records

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-13 · Background Screening Documents

Counselor reviewed 14 personnel files. The files didn't not have notation of previous employers contacted nor three attempts to make such contact. Provider will get with business personnel to ensure such contact was made and update files. 5.1 Initial Screening D. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

41-01 · Immunization Records

Counselor reviewed all ( 4 ) new children files that were enrolled since last inspection Child listed on supplemental was enrolled on 02/13/2023 did not have documentation to show DH 680 Florida Immunization on file. 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. 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. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

Counselor reviewed all ( 4 ) new children files that were enrolled since last inspection Child listed on supplemental did not have documentation to show DH 3040 , child was enrolled on 02/13/2023. 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. D. School-aged children attending public or non-public schools are not required to have student health examination and immunization records on file at the child care facility as such records are on file at the school where the child is enrolled. E. If the custodial parents or legal guardians need assistance concerning these requirements, the facility shall refer them to the Department of Health or to the childs physician. F. Medical records in this section are the property of the custodial parent or legal guardian and must be returned to them when the child withdraws from the facility. The medical records are transferable if the child attends another facility. G. Any child who has or is at an increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and requires additional services must have a current Emergency Care Plan, prepared by the parent/guardian or physician, included in the childs file and readily accessible for those caring for the child. Child care personnel caring for a child with an Emergency Care Plan must be trained to recognize and respond appropriately to a medical emergency

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.