La Petite Academy

33-03 · Training Requirements

Licensing Specialist observed that 3 staff member's did not have the documentation to show that they had begun the 40 hour child care introductory child care training courses within 90 days of employment in the child care industry as child care personnel. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. Corrective Action: The 3 staff member's started began the 40 hour child care introductory training courses on 6/3/2025, during the inspection. Therefore, the standard was completed at the time of inspection

Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

23-06 · Fire Drills

Licensing Specialist observed the fire drill log during inspection. There were fire drills written as completed for November and December, however the fire drills were not performed utilizing the approved alarm system. There was a date of 1/9/2025 written on the fire drill log, however no other information was documentation and the fire drill was not performed utilizing the approved alarm system. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Corrective Action: Licensing Specialist observed the facility conduct a fire drill utilizing the approved fire alarm system during inspection. The fire drill was documented on the facility's fire drill log during inspection. Therefore, the standard was completed at time of inspection

Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

05-05 · Transportation

Licensing Specialist observed during inspection 44 transportation logs that were missing components including failing to mark each child's arrival & each child's departure from the vehicle on the transportation logs. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.5.2 Transportation Log F. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: 1. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; 2. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and 3. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted. 4. Ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. 5. If the provider contracts with an outside entity to provide transportation, then the provider must assign a child care personnel to perform the duties of the driver outlined above in numbers 1-3. Corrective Action: Provider is to create a plan of action to ensure future compliance with transportation log requirements. Provider is to submit to Licensing Specialist via e-mail the plan of action

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

Licensing Specialist observed ,on the middle playground, an approximately 5' by 5' area surrounded by 4 green stakes and flimsy orange fencing that was not 4' tall and not secured in all areas. There was a grease trap approximately 2' in depth location inside the area described in previous sentence. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance during inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Corrective Action: Provider is to repair the outdoor area and submit photographic evidence to Licensing Specialist via e-mail

47-08 · Access/Child Safety

Licensing Specialist was informed by three staff members during the inspection that the facility had not conducted a fire drill since October of 2024. Licensing Specialist observed written documentation during the inspection on the fire drill log, with the required written information that was documented for fire drills being conducted on 11/29/2024. Per current director, the facility was not open on 11/29/2024. Licensing Specialist observed 1 emergency preparedness drill that was written as being conducted on 12/30/2024, however 1 staff member stated that did not occur. Licensing Specialist observed during inspection a date of 1/9/2025 written on the fire drill log with no other information documented. Per evidence and testimony LS observed that the fire drill log observed during inspection provided fraudulent information to the licensing authority. LS gave technical assistance from the Florida Statutes: 402.319 Penalties. (1) It is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, for any person knowingly to: (f) Make any other misrepresentation, by act or omission, regarding the licensure or operation of a child care facility or family day care home to a parent or guardian who has a child placed in the facility or is inquiring as to placing a child in the facility, or to a representative of the licensing authority, or to a representative of a law enforcement agency, including, but not limited to, any misrepresentation as to: 1. The number of children at the child care facility or the family day care home; 2. The part of the child care facility or family day care home designated for child care; 3. The qualifications or credentials of child care personnel; 4. Whether a family day care home or child care facility complies with the screening requirements of s. 402.305; or 5. Whether child care personnel have the training as required by s. 402.305 Corrective Action: Provider is to submit documentation to Licensing Specialist, via e-mail, that all staff members understand and will maintain s. 402.319(1) (f), F.S

39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

Licensing Specialist did not observe a parent signature or date the incident/accident report was received for one incident report. Licensing Specialist could not observe an incident/accident report during inspection for child #1 hitting their hip due to an incident/accident report not being on file. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. Corrective Action: Provider is submit to Licensing Specialist via e-mail a written statement that the entire facility understands and will maintain CCF Handbook, Section 6.4

04-01 · Supervision

Counselors observed on 6/3/2024, 2 students climbing on the table to look over the wall in the mixed age group of 3,4 and 5 year old classroom. Counselors observed one child climbing on the stacked furniture that was thrown away during inspection. Counselors observed one child jumping onto the bookshelf. The provider redirected both children. Counselors observed in the mixed age group of 2,3 and 4 year old classroom, several children climbing on top of the cots stacked underneath the cubbies. There were 11 cots total in the stack. Counselors observed the children trying to hang from the cubbies while standing on top of the stack of cots. The children were redirected during inspection by the provider. On 6/4/2024 Counselor initially heard and then observed 1 child opening and closing the door in the classroom that leads to outside play area in the mixed age group of 2,3,4 and 5 year old classroom. Provider went into the classroom and redirected the child and spoke with the teacher. Counselor observed, in the same classroom, a second child, climbing a piece of furniture that was against a half wall that separates the classroom and another classroom. Counselor redirected the child during inspection and spoke with the provider. Counselor gave technical assistance from Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.4 Supervision Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to counselor via e-mail a written plan of action to ensure proper supervision rules and regulations are in place. Provider is to place cots in the 2,3,4 year old room in a different location. Counselor will re-inspect

05-04 · Transportation

Counselor observed 21 transportation logs during inspection that were missing the following: time of arrival, signature of driver, signature of second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by provider, dates that driver and secondary personnel conducted visual sweep. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable). Transportation By Foot B. Prior to transporting children by foot, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. C. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, the child care personnel must: 1. Record the date and time the child(ren) arrived at the destination on the transportation log immediately, 2. Conduct roll call, record, date and initial verifying that all children were accounted for. 3. The same must occur prior to leaving that location and immediately upon returning to the facility premises. The first and second child care personnel must sign the log verifying all children are accounted for and log is complete at each destination. D. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, a second and different child care personnel must: 1. Witness roll call to verify all children are accounted for and that the log is complete. 2. Sign and date the transportation log. Transportation By Vehicle E. Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. F. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: 1. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; 2. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and 3. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted. 4. Ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. 5. If the provider contracts with an outside entity to provide transportation, then the provider must assign a child care personnel to perform the duties of the driver outlined above in numbers 1-3. G. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, a second and different child care personnel must: 1. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and 2. Sign, date and record the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to counselor via e-mail any transportation logs from 6/7/2024 to 6/17/2024 for review

07-04 · Vehicle Requirements

Counselor observed one transportation vehicle during inspection that did not documentation during inspection showing that an annual inspection was conducted on the transportation vehicle. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. 1. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to counselor via e-mail the current documentation of the annual inspection for the one transportation vehicle

12-01 · Facility Environment

Counselor conducted an on site reinspection during the renewal inspection. Counselor observed the standard to be non-compliant. Counselors observed the facilitys environment during inspection. Counselors observed the front lobby panel door with dirt residue. Counselors observed in the mixed age classroom with 2,3,4, and 5 year old the two sinks outside of the shared bathroom to have light black marks around and on the sinks, the doors, the door borders, walls, furniture and window sills in the classroom with dirt residue, vent in the bathroom and vent in the classroom with dust buildup, and peeling paint in the classroom. Counselors observed the mixed age group classroom of 2 & 3 year old with peeling paint on the walls, dirt residue on the floors, walls, furniture doors and door borders. Counselors observed the school age room that had tables, walls, door, and door borders with dirt residue present. Counselors observed the walls with peeling paint and the vent with dust buildup. Counselors observed the floor with a long black streak present. Counselors observed in the 2 year old classroom peeling paint on walls. Counselors observed dirt residue present on the walls, doors, and door borders during inspection. Counselors observed in the kitchen the vent with dust buildup. Counselors observed the refrigerator/freezer to have rust present on the outside doors and side. Counselors observed the freezer to have rust present on the outside of the bottom side of the freezer. Counselors observed kitchen drawers to need cleaning as crumbs/dirt were present. Counselors observed peeling paint. Counselors observed trash debris present on all 3 playgrounds during inspection. Counselors observed trash cans present on the playgrounds, however they were overflowing. Counselors observed the provider walk around all 3 playgrounds, picked up the trash debris, and emptied all of the playground trash cans to the facilitys dumpster during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. Corrective Action: Provider is to clean and/or repair the facility. Counselor will reinspect after correction action due date

12-02 · Facility Environment

Counselors observed in the mixed age group of 2,3,4, and 5 year old classroom two holes present on the double doors. Counselors observed in the school age classroom that the half door coming into the classroom (if entering from mixed age group of 2,3,4, and 5 year old) is broken. Counselors observed the entire door frame where, the door knob latches to, moves when the half door is opened or closed. Counselors observed multiple screws coming out of the door frame during inspection. Counselor observed on day 2 of renewal inspection the ceiling tile above the door frame piece was missing. Counselors observed on one playground, several nails sticking out of the fencing. Counselors observed the ceiling tile in the two year old bathroom, where the fire alarm detector is present, to be drooping from the ceiling during inspection. Counselors observed in the mixed age group of infants and 1 year old (Infant 2), that the door leading into the laundry/storage area will not shut close all the way. Counselors observed the door to remain open approximately 3 inches. Counselors observed in the one year old classroom (Toddler 2), the back door, leading to the outdoor play area, will open by pushing on the door and/or door lock bar. Counselors observed 2 children opening the door during inspection, creating a gap approximately 4 inches. Counselors observed a top chain lock on the door, which is also a fire exit door. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. Corrective Action: Provider is to repair the facility. Counselor will reinspect after correction action due date

21-12 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

Counselors observed the 2 year old classrooms bathroom during inspection that had one toilet, located to the far right, not flushing. Counselors observed the toilet to be missing the knob. Counselors observed urine on the floor and back of the toilet. Counselors observed the bathroom door and door borders with dirt residue. Counselors observed the bathroom in the mixed age group of 2,3,4 and 5 year old during inspection. Counselors observed the bathroom door with dirt residue and dried poop present. Counselors observed the 5 th toilet, farthest from bathroom door, would not flush and was clogged during inspection. Counselors observed urine present on the toilets/toilet seat and the floor. Counselors observed dried poop present on the toilet paper roll holders and walls. Counselors observed the bathroom walls to have dirt residue present. Counselors observed the vent to have dust buildup during inspection. Counselors observed two knobs missing on toilets. Counselors observed the mixed age group of 2 & 3 year old bathroom during inspection. Counselors observed the 1 st toilet, to the right, to be broken around the basin and multiple cracks in the toilet bowl during inspection. Counselors observed water draining from the toilet and onto the bathroom floor. Counselors observed that the toilet is missing the knob to shut off the water. Counselors observed that the 2 nd toilet would not flush. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.7 Restrooms and Bath Facilities I. Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring. Corrective Action:Provider is to repair and clean the restroom and bath facilities. Counselor will reinspect

23-20 · Fire Drills

Counselors observed a cease and desist order given by the fire marshal to the facility on 5/14/2024. The cease and desist was observed by counselors during inspection to be posted in the facilitys kitchen area, above the stove/oven. The fire marshal gave the facility a corrective action

Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

29-01 · Health and Sanitation

Counselors observed one teacher in the 1 year old classroom that did not wash her hands after changing each childs diaper during inspection. Counselor observed a stool laying on top of the 1 year old classroom sink during inspection. The provider had the teacher remove the stool from laying on top of the sink and the teacher washed her hands during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.10.1 Handwashing Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution. Corrective Action: The provider spoke with the teacher, removed the stool from laying on top of the sink and counselors observed the teacher wash her hands during inspection. Therefore, the standard was completed at time of inspection

Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

31-02 · Indoor Equipment

Counselors did not observe an adequate amount of toys for the childs age and development in 4 classrooms; mixed age group of 2,3,4,5 year old, mixed age group of 2 and 3 year old, school age classroom, and 2 year old classroom, during inspection. Counselors observed most shelves to be with minimal toys and/or missing pieces. Counselors observed less than 4 books in each of the 4 classrooms, some building blocks, manipulatives, home living toys, toy animals, a few cars, and other miscellaneous toys in the 4 classrooms for approximately a total of 2 to 3 children maximum per quantity. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.11 Indoor Equipment Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, toys, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and clean. Equipment and furnishings must be arranged to allow direct supervision of children by child care personnel from all areas within a room/play area. Bookshelves, televisions, and other heavy furnishings must be stable and secured as to not pose a threat of falling over. In efforts to prevent children from climbing to dangerous heights or enabling them to reach hazardous items, chairs and other furnishings must be placed away from cabinets and shelves. The program should make accommodations to the program environment and schedule so that children with special needs may participate. A. A child care facility must make available toys, equipment, and furnishings suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities Corrective Action: Provider is to obtain an adequate quantity of toys and equipment suitable to each childs age and development for each to be involved in activities. Provider will re-inspect

33-03 · Training Requirements

Counselor observed one staff member with employment date 12/4/2023 that did not begin the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training Courses until 6/4/2024, at the time of inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. Corrective Action: The one staff member started the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training Courses on 6/4/2024, during inspection. Therefore, the standard was completed at time of inspection

Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

04-01 · Supervision

Counselor observed during inspection, in the mixed age group of 3,4 and 5 year old and school children, child #1 pull up on the table, climb across the top of the table and climb on top and over shelves. Counselor observed child #2 climb on top of the stack of cots during inspection. Counselor observed child #3 climb on top of the stack of cots. Counselor observed on a separate occasion during inspection multiple children climbing on cots and shelves during inspection in the 2 & 3 year old classroom. Counselor observed multiple children stand on top of these furniture items during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.4 Supervision Corrective Action: Provider is to submit a written plan of action that ensures adequate supervision measures that the facility and staff members will adhere to to ensure children are being adequately supervised. Provider is to submit the documentation via e-mail to counselor

12-01 · Facility Environment

Counselor observed the facilitys environment during inspection. Counselor observed the two sinks outside of the shared bathroom to have light black marks around and on the sinks. Counselor observed the mixed age group classroom of 3,4,5 year old and school children & the empty room that had tables with crayon marks on the tables and one table had food from lunch and a liquid substance, that appeared to resemble milk, present on the table at 2:17 PM. Counselor observed peeling paint on the walls in the mixed age group classroom of 3,4,5 and school age children and in the empty classroom. Counselor observed doors and the door borders in the 2 & 3 year old classroom, the empty classroom, the one year old classroom and the two old classroom that had crayon marks and black marks and/or a residue on the door and door borders. Counselor observed shelves, walls, and furniture in the empty room, the one year old classroom, and the two year old classroom that had crayon marks present. Counselor observed dust build up in the two year old classrooms vent. Counselor observed an observation window in the one year old and two year old classroom that had a light clear/white substance all over the window. Counselor observed two shelves in the one year old classroom that had has a clear plastic backing that had a light clear/white substance all over the backing of the shelves. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. Corrective Action: Provider is to clean the facility and repair peeling paint. Counselor will reinspect the facility after corrective action due date

05-04 · Transportation

Counselor observed 21 transportation logs during inspection that were missing the following: time of departure, time of arrival, signature of driver, signature of second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by provider, dates that driver and secondary personnel conducted visual sweep Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable). Transportation By Foot B. Prior to transporting children by foot, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. C. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, the child care personnel must: 1. Record the date and time the child(ren) arrived at the destination on the transportation log immediately, 2. Conduct roll call, record, date and initial verifying that all children were accounted for. 3. The same must occur prior to leaving that location and immediately upon returning to the facility premises. The first and second child care personnel must sign the log verifying all children are accounted for and log is complete at each destination. D. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, a second and different child care personnel must: 1. Witness roll call to verify all children are accounted for and that the log is complete. 2. Sign and date the transportation log. Transportation By Vehicle E. Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. F. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: 1. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; 2. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and 3. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted. 4. Ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. 5. If the provider contracts with an outside entity to provide transportation, then the provider must assign a child care personnel to perform the duties of the driver outlined above in numbers 1-3. G. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, a second and different child care personnel must: 1. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and 2. Sign, date and record the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to counselor via e-mail a plan of action to of the facility's transportation log procedures that every staff member will follow to ensure proper transportation log procedures are conducted

07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

Counselor observed one transportation vehicle that did not have an operational, working alarm system during inspection. The vehicle does have Child Checkmate system in the vehicle, however it is non operational during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. Corrective Action: 1) Provider is to e-mail counselor everyday after each time the children are transported that they bus log was completed for (give reason, example: Morning Bus Run), that both staff members (driver and secondary) completed the visual sweeps, and that the transportation log is completed and the bus check is compliant. 2) Counselor will conduct a reinspection for the transportation vehicle to ensure that the vehicle's alarm is operational

33-03 · Training Requirements

Counselor observed two staff members with employment dates of 8/9/2023 and 10/16/2023 that have not begun the 40 hour introductory child care training courses as of inspection date. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. Corrective Action: Provider is to have the 2 staff members begin the 40 hour introductory child care training courses and submit the 2 staff members DCF Training Transcript to provider via e-mail

33-09 · Training Requirements

Counselor observed 2 staff members with employment dates 10/16/2023 and 12/4/2023 that have not completed the safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome training as of inspection date. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record Corrective Action: Provider is to have the 2 staff members complete the safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome course and submit the 2 staff members DCF Training Transcript to provider via e-mail

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

Counselor observed during inspection, 4 personnel records that were missing an eligible background screening clearance letter (3 personnel records) or were missing the background screening clearance eligibility letter prior to employment date (1 personnel record). Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file Corrective Action: Provider is to initiate a resubmission for the 3 personnel (see supplemental sheet) and submit a copy of the receipt to initiate a resubmission to counselor via e-mail. The 1 personnel with background screening clearance eligibility date of 11/29/2023 and employment date of 11/27/2023 had a background screening clearance eligibility letter, therefore this 1 personnel has completed this standard at the time of inspection

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

Counselor observed 2 personnel records that did not include a complete 5 year employment history and verification on file during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility 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 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. Corrective Action: Provider is to obtain the 2 personnel's complete 5 year employment history with reference checks and submit to counselor via e-mail for review

45-06 · Background Screening Documents

Counselor observed that one personnel did not have an Attestation of Good Moral Character on file during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review B. 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. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to counselor via e-mail the one personnel's Attestation of Good Moral Character