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5411 Soutel Dr, Jacksonville FL 32219 · License #C04DU0675 · Center · Child Care Facility
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17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the LS observed several areas of the outdoor play area that had gaps more than 3 1/2 inches wide. When viewing the fence gaps are located on the left side of the outdoor area where wooden panels are enclosing the playground. In one area along the left side of the play area (closest to where the fence meets the building) a wooden fence panel was observed detaching from the bottom, only secured at the top. Another area on the left side of the fence was observed to have three wooden panels that are broken and should be replaced or repaired by the corrective action date of July 7th, 2025. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. B. The outdoor area must be designed to allow child care personnel to clearly see children while playing on all equipment. C. The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures. D. Children must not come into contact with any surface or equipment which poses a burn risk. E. The facilitys outdoor play area must be fenced as required by local ordinances to prevent access by children to all water hazards within or adjacent to outdoor play areas, such as pools, ditches, retention ponds, and fish ponds. F. 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. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided. The provider must repair and/or replace damaged or broken areas in the fencing. If any other potential hazards such as chipping paint, decaying wood, insect nests, etc. are observed on the play area; such hazards should also be repaired/replaced and documented on outdoor area inspection sheets. The program was provided a corrective action date of July 7th, 2025
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Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus
At the time of inspection, the LS reviewed the facility menu and found the menu was not dated and did not have substitutions noted. 3.9.3 Food Safety Handling of food in a safe and careful manner prevents the spread of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses have occurred in many settings, including child care facilities. 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. The provider must provide must update the planned menus to include all the required components; and follow the posted menu
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
06-01 · Driver's License, Physician Certification
At the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed the employee file for the facility's driver. The employee file reviewed did not contain an annual physical granting the employee medical approval to drive. 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. Per the provider an updated physical will be obtained and provider to the licensing specialist. The provider states since the end of the school year transportation services have not been conducted. Transportation services will be placed on hold until the driver obtains a valid driver's physical
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus
At the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed a menu posted near the entrance that did not have a date or substitutions for the meals. The posted menu displayed a meal for breakfast that was observed not to be what the children were eating. 3.9.3 Food Safety 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. An updated menu was posted for the meals of the week
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
23-05 · Fire Drills
At the time of inspection FSC observed the fire extinguisher in the transportation van to have expired tag
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
44-04 · Personnel Records
Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who needs an updated signed form for their file. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
12-20 · Facility Environment
22. A new decal is needed. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
33-06 · Training Requirements
Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who was hired 2/7/2022, has not completed the required training. 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 transcript, or diploma
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.