38-02 · Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204

Counselor observed one staff member, with employment date 2/9/2024, that had a background screening clearance letter that stated DCF Child Care status Awaiting Privacy Policy. Counselor received via e-mail on 3/27/2024 the one staff members background screening clearance letter with an eligibility date of 2/2/2024. Counselor observed a second staff member that had left the school readiness program on 1/3/2022. The second staff member returned to the school readiness program with an employment date of 7/24/2023, and background screening clearance eligibility date of 9/30/2021. Staff member had a 90 day break in-service and must initiate a resubmission of their background screening. Counselor gave technical assistance from the School Readiness Handbook: 19.5 Background Screening All school readiness program providers and personnel are required to be screened according to the requirements of chapter 402, F.S.12 Initial Screening. Screening information must be documented on Form CF-FSP 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements (July 2012), which is incorporated by reference. 1. Level 2 background screening, as defined in section 435.04, F.S., is required for all personnel employed by a provider participating in the School Readiness Program pursuant to section 1002.88(1)(e), F.S., and volunteers as defined in this handbooks, and includes a national and statewide criminal records search. Corrective Action: One staff member received a background screening clearance letter with an eligibility date of 2/2/2024. Provider submitted the documentation to counselor via e-mail on 3/27/2024. Therefore, the one staff member has no further corrective action, as their background screening was received prior to inspection. Provider is to have the second staff member initiate a resubmission of the background screening clearance letter and submit documentation of proof that the resubmission was completed to counselor via e-mail