03-01 · Technical assistance was given. 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 childcare 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 childcare personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times

Licensing Specialist observed the following ratio during inspection. The owner/director was not at the center at the time inspection started, however returned before inspection was completed. Infant classroom: (5) children (1) staff: ages- 2 infants/ (2) 1-year-olds/ (1) 2-year-old Mixed classroom: (9) children (1) staff: ages- (6) 4-year-olds/ (2) 2-year-olds/ (1) 3-year-old

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-05 · Technical assistance was provided and staff positioned herself where she could observe and hear the (2) children that were napping in the other room. 2.4 Supervision 2.4.2 Nap time Supervision During nap time, childcare personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other childcare personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct supervision at all times

Licensing Specialist observed during naptime (2) children ages 4 were napping in a separate room than the other 7 children across the hallway from another classroom

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-02 · Technical assistance provided. Per Provider the sink is stopped up right now but will be getting repaired. In the meantime, the children will wash their hands in the sink in the dining room area. 3 Physical Environment Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the childcare environment is conducive to the healthy development of children. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare 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

Licensing Specialist observed that the sink in the children's restroom was filled with unclean water

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

The 3 year old classroom had areas of paint peeling off of the walls. 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. B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

26-02 · Meal and Snack Menus

The facility did not have documentation of a menu. Director stated that she did not know she still needed a menu once she is no longer on the food program. H. Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, such as catered food, must be listed along with the source. Daily meal and snack menus must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing purposes. Operators who participate in the USDA Food Program must keep menus in accordance with the Department of Health and USDA requirements

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

Staff member listed on supplemental was hired on 04/05/23, did not start beginning training within 90 days of hired. Training was not started until October 21, 2023. This was corrected at the time of inspection, training has been started. 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 Nov 6, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

Counselor observed that the playground fencing was not attached to the fencing posts or other fence panels in several places and the fence panels had gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches. Corrective action will be for the fencing to be connected to all posts and panels and there to be no gaps between any of the fence posts or panels by the due date. (HANDBOOK) 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 buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

Counselor verified on the DCF Training Website that staff member (LG) has not completed the required 40 Hour Child Care Training Courses. This same staff member was cited on 12/13/2022 and 4/5/2023 for this same non-compliance of the standard. Corrective action will be for the staff to complete the required 40 Hour Child Care Training courses by the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

13-04 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

Counselor observed a knife on the kitchen counter during the walk through of the facility. A school age child had walked into the kitchen before the Counselor and then she returned to her class. Corrective action was to remove the knife from the counter at time of inspection. (Handbook) 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 Apr 5, 2023

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

33-01 · Training Requirements

Counselor found that a staff member has not completed her required 40 Hour training and was in charge of a class of children. The facility was previously cited on 12/13/2022 for the same staff member. At that time, the staff member was removed from the classroom and reassigned to "Other Personnel" to bring the facility back into compliance. Corrective action for this citation is for the staff member to complete the required 40 hr training by the due date. Until the corrective action is completed, the staff member can not be in the classroom alone with children. A fully trained staff member must be present in the classroom any time the untrained staff member is in the classroom. No breaks, No lunch coverage, No bathroom breaks, No covering alone for absent teachers. The staff member can work in areas not caring for children. (Handbook) 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.

36-01 · CPR Requirements

Counselor reviewed all staff files and no staff at the facility at the time of inspection were certified in CPR. There were 3 staff with 12 children in care at the time of the inspection. Corrective action for this standard is for staff to get certified in CPR by the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

76-10 · Violation

0 - 6 CPR Staff present, and 6 First Aid staff present. 101+ - 7 CPR Staff present, and 7 First Aid staff present. Please note when there are less than 25 children in care, there needs to only be enough child care personnel, with the CPR certification and first aid training, to meet the ratio requirements. For instance, when the number of children present only requires two staff to meet ratio, then only two staff will be required to hold current CPR/First Aid; and when only one staff is needed to meet ratio, then only one staff will be required to hold current CPR/First Aid certification

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

04-10 · Supervision

Per provider BL and staff/employee CW, a child was left without supervision inside the childcare facility causing a child to be injured. Family Service Counselor (FSC) provided TA from the Handbook in Section 2.4.1, B that states the following: Childcare 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 childcare personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. Corrective Action: The action was immediately corrected by childcare staff returning to her classroom where the 1yr old children were located; therefore, the children were able to have direct supervision as required in the classroom

Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.