39-03 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

On the day that the child jumped off the bookshelf an incident report was not given to the parent upon pick up. Provider did write a report, but it is not signed because the child no longer attends the center. Technical Assistance given from the handbook: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

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

44-04 · Personnel Records

Employee listed on the supplemental was hired on 01/12/2025, but Child Abuse and Neglect wasn't signed until 01/15/2025. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025

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

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

Employee listed on the supplemental did not have an employment verification on file. This was corrected at time of inspection when provider called previous employment to verify and document. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 5.1 Initial Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. A. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. All fingerprints must be submitted and processed through the Background Screening Clearinghouse and therefore a LiveScan vendor that is Clearinghouse compatible must be used for submission of fingerprints. B. The fingerprint results from the Federal Bureau of Investigation will be returned to DCF via the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. DCF will review both the federal and state criminal history results, along with state criminal records, national sex offender registry, Florida sex offender registry, and the Florida child abuse and neglect registry. C. DCF will issue an eligible or non-eligible result through the Clearinghouse upon completion of searches and results from other states, if applicable. 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. E. The employer/owner/operator must send a request for a search of each state's criminal records if the individual has lived outside the state of Florida in th

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-07 · Background Screening Documents

Employee listed on the supplemental had a background screening that expired 02/11/2025. No break in employment. This was completed at the time of the inspection when provider stated that employee could not return until rescreening had occurred, and provider made an appointment for employee. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 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. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 53 A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.