12-02 · Technical assistance was given and Provider contacted parents to pick up children that were at the center. Provider was advised that space heaters are not allowed to be used if in the reach of children. Per Provider the heating system is not working due to weather conditions but have already contacted repair man to have heating system fixed. 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 3.3.3 Temperature and Ventilation A. An inside temperature of 65 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained at all times. B. Adequate ventilation must be maintained in all areas of the facility, in particular in areas where arts and crafts are conducted, and during any cleaning, sanitizing, or disinfecting procedure, to prevent children and childcare personnel from inhaling harmful or potentially toxic fumes

Licensing Specialist observed that the center was cold with a temperature of 57 degrees due to the heating system not working properly at the time of renewal inspection. Provider was using space heaters for heating

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-16 · Training Requirements

Licensing Specialist observed in CARES there are 2 staff that have not completed required SR training. Technical Assistance given. 6. Training Requirements 6.5 All childcare personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. DEL SR Handbook, Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

46-04 · Daily Attendance

Licensing Specialist reviewed attendance records from June 2024 to August 2024. Technical Assistance was given due to daily attendance not being accurate and consistent in documenting arrival and departure times of the children. The Provider will be required to send accurate documentation of their daily attendance record for the next two weeks from Aug. 21, 2024 to Sept. 6, 2024. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the childcare personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the childcare facility or program. However, childcare facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate

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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

Counselor observed 2 children with expired Florida Certificate of Immunization forms. This was resolved when the facility called the parent and told them their children were terminated from enrollment. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

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

12-01 · Facility Environment

Counselor observed facility does not have a cleaning schedule. Facility needs to be cleaned from evidence of vermin infestation. Counselor help the facility create a cleaning schedule. C3.1 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 D. Strangulation hazards, strings, and cords long enough to encircle a childs neck such as those on toys and window coverings must not be accessible to children in care. G. Cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up activities that are part of the daily routine. General cleaning refers to cleaning necessary to maintain a sanitary environment but that does not pose a hazard to children, such as wiping the table after lunch, soaking toys in a tub on the countertop, or sweeping. This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling. H. Pest control must not take place while rooms are occupied by children. Child care providers must adopt an integrated pest management program to ensure long-term, environmentally sound pest suppression through a range of practices including pest exclusion, sanitation and clutter control, and elimination of conditions that are conducive to pest infestations

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.