45-02 · Background Screening Documents

The childcare facility had a volunteer who worked in the kitchen at the childcare facility who worked beyond the 10 hours per month. According to the volunteer and time card the volunteer worked over 40 hours within 2 weeks. The volunteer needed to be screened. Even though the teacher is no longer employed at the center, the licensing specialist recommends that the facility create a safety plan to prevent another issue of this nature occurring again. The safety plan must show step by step what will be done for a volunteer as well as a staff member. A copy of the safety plan is to be provided to the counselor as corrective action. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

12-09 · Facility Environment

Counselor observed in the kitchen area a live bug on the wall, food was being prepared at the time. Counselor recommends that best control spray and a copy of visit provided to the counselor. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

24-13 · Food Preparation Area

The cook did not have the proper hair covering when serving food. 3.9 Food Preparation/Food Service 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area. Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready-to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

24-14 · Food Preparation Area

The cook was not wearing gloves when preparing the food being served to the children. 3.9 Food Preparation/Food Service 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area. Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready-to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has been in the industry since 2001, 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. All staff completed in service hours for the fiscal year and School Readiness

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who had an expired form on file. 7.4 Personnel Records. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

The center failed to maintain the employee roaster. Staff who are no longer employed is still on the roaster as staff who are newly employed is not listed. 5 Background Screening. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

39-06 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

The facility will also be cited for failure to provide a copy of the incident/accident report. The director admitted during onsite investigation that she wrote report but was unable to locate it to provide the counselor with a copy. A copy of the report was not maintained at the facility. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification. 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. The facility is to create a safety plan on how they intend to prevent an incident of this nature occurring again. A copy of the safety plan is to be viewed by each staff member, signed and placed in each staff members file indicating that they have read and understand the safety plan. A copy of the meeting notes including all staff signature, copy of the safety plan is to be provided to the licensing specialist as corrective action. The facility is to have all staff members complete the online training course Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Professionals. Once completed a copy of the completed training is to be provided to the licensing specialist as corrective action

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

47-01 · Technical assistance given regarding reporting of suspected abuse. Even though the director reported the incident to the licensing counselor the abuse hot line should have been reported as well. Please remember that you are a mandated reporter and if you suspect abuse you must report it to the hotline imediately. Reporting it to the counselor is the first step but not the final step. The abuse hotline must be notified as well

The facility is out of compliance with this standard as a staff member is seen on video slapping a child and the child feet is observed leaving the floor and the child falling backwards onto the floor. The video further shows the teacher standing over the child. All of this was done in the presence of other enrolled children. 8.2 Child Safety. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. The facility is to create a safety plan on how they intend to prevent an incident of this nature occurring again. A copy of the safety plan is to be viewed by each staff member, signed and placed in each staff members file indicating that they have read and understand the safety plan. A copy of the meeting notes including all staff signature, copy of the safety plan is to be provided to the licensing specialist as corrective action. The facility is to have all staff members complete the online training course Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Professionals. Once completed a copy of the completed training is to be provided to the licensing specialist as corrective action

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has been in the industry since August of 2023. 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 childcare 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

21-23 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

who did not complete the required training. Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

41-01 · Immunization Records

Refer to the supplemental for the child who needs an updated record for their file folder. The counselor reviewed a total of 50 files for total enrollment at the childcare facility. 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 65C-22.001(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. A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

In the VPK room counselor observed two ceiling panels that are not secured to the ceiling and could fall. Items need to be repaired. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-13 · Training Requirements

No onsite inspection conducted. Re-inspection completed via documentation. Counselor received via email on May 18, 2023, director provided the counselor with transcripts for the staff members who had not completed the required training for school readiness. The provider informed that the training is not complete as the staff members only completed part 1 of the DCF but did not test. Therefore the staff members will have to either test to bring into compliance or take School Readiness training and complete courses with certificate to be provided to the counselor for corrective action. Refer to the supplemental for the staff members who have not completed the required training in order to be a school readiness provider

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

33-13 · Training Requirements

Refer to supplemental for the staff members who do not have the required school readiness training completed within the time frame. 18 Training Requirements 18.1 Pre-service Timeframe All pre-service training requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in this handbook, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another school readiness provider within this 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all pre-service training requirements may not be allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a school readiness program

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who form has expired. 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 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.