13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of reinspection, the FSC observed a cleaning supply closet located next to the girls bathroom in the near the VPK B classroom (Rm 117) that was ajar and had cleaning supplies that were on the floor and accessible to the children in care, The closet was not locked, there was no signage to keep the door closed, nor of the hazardous contents of the closet. 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. The provider stated the contracted cleaning company has access to the closet and was notified previously to keep door closed and locked. Provider securely closed the closet door, applied signage, and contacted cleaning company to inform them remember to close and secure the door to the cleaning closet

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

At the time of inspection, the FSC observed three cups in the Threes B classroom that did not have the student's name on them. 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. The provider made labels for the cups to bring this standard into compliance

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

40-17 · Medication

At the time of inspection, the FSC observed expired nonprescription medication in the Ones and Twos classrooms. 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. The medication was taken to the front desk to be returned to the parent(s) at pick up. Medication was placed at front desk to go home with parent(s) from the Twos classroom. In the Ones classroom medications were placed in students' bags to go home with parent(s) in the Ones classroom

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

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

33-01 · Training Requirements

The FSC observed two employees that had not completed the required training in classrooms without another teacher present. 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. Employees provided the FSC with confirmation of scheduled test dates. Provider will provide the FSC with documentation of successful completion of testing by 3/4/3024. FSC informed provider that the employees may remain in the classroom only if accompanied by another staff that has successfully completed required 40 hours training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

40-12 · Medication

At the time of inspection, the FSC observed a medication in the Ones classroom that did not have documentation of when used by staff. 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: F. The facility must maintain a record for each child receiving any medications that documents the full name of the child, the name of the medication, the date and time the medication was given, the amount and dosage, and the name and signature of the person who gave the medication. This record must be initialed or signed by the program personnel who gave the medication. The record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months after the last day the child received the dosage

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of inspection, the FSC observed a closet located next to the girl's bathroom that was unlocked and cracked open. Inside of the closet the FSC saw cleaning supplies on the floor and shelves. This created a hazard to the children in that the supplies were at a reachable level for children and the door was left unlocked. 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. The provider securely closed and locked the closet door at the time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-15 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, the FSC reviewed the Emergency Preparedness Drills log. This document showed that the last emergency preparedness drill was conducted on 9/22/22. 3.8.5 Emergency Preparedness B. Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. The FSC was unable to conduct an emergency drill at the time of inspection per the provider's request

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

Counselor observed 8 children's immunization records that were expired. Counselor has given provider until 10/16/2023 to bring this standard back into compliance by providing counselor with documentation of updated shot records for children on supplemental page. Technical Assistance from Child care Facility Handbook: 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

Counselor observed several Bottles/Sippy cups brought from home without a label indicating child's first and last name. This standard was brought back into compliance at time of inspection by having Child Care personnel label all bottles/ sippy cups with child's fist and last name. Technical Assistance from Child Care Facility Handbook Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily

Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-01 · Training Requirements

Counselor observed four child care personnel records who have not completed their 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within the required time frame. Counselor has given provider until 11/4/2023 to bring this standard back into compliance by providing counselor with documentation of records demonstrating completion of DCF 45 hours of training for child care personnel on supplemental page. Technical Assistance from Child care Facility Handbook: 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

Counselor observed one child care personnel's file missing the required course for safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome. Counselor has given provider until 10/16/2023 to bring this standard back into compliance by providing counselor with documentation of records demonstrating completion of required safe sleep training for child care personnel on supplemental page. Technical Assistance from 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-02 · Student Health and Records

Counselor observed two expired Student Health Examination. Counselor has given provider until 10/16/2023 to bring this standard back into compliance by providing counselor with documentation of updated Student Health Examination records for children on supplemental page. Technical Assistance from Child care Facility Handbook: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-01 · Background Screening Documents

Counselor observed a 5131 that had not been completed. Form was missing employees SSN, D.O.B and employment date. This standard was brought back into compliance at time of inspection by having provider completely fill out 5131 form for child care personnel. Technical Assistance from Child care facility Handbook A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C

Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023

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

46-02 · Daily Attendance

Counselor observed three attendance logs with missing times recording child's arrival and departure. This standard was brought into compliance by having staff members update attendance log. Technical Assistance from Child Care Facility Handbook 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily Attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care 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 child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom

Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-22 · Technical assistance was given to the facility concerning exit areas. This was resolved when the director and staff took the furniture down and placed it back in the classroom. 3.8.3 Exit Areas The exits must be clearly marked, identifying the path to safety in case of an emergency, at all times during the operation of the child care facility. The exits must not be blocked at any time

Counselor spoke to several staff members about the events that occurred on 6/13/2023. Staff members confirmed that the fire emergency exit door at the end of the hallway, near room #7 (the room that was being worked on), was blocked by classroom furniture that was removed from room #7 and placed in the hallway, stacked high by the contractor

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-10 · Technical assistance was given on the general health and safety requirements. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements F. Design and construction of a new child care facility or modifications to an existing facility must meet the requirements of the applicable local governing body. The facility must provide current written approval from the local governing body to verify compliance with building requirements, which include construction of a new building; renovation of an older building; or after a natural disaster to properly evaluate and where necessary, remediate or avoid sites wheres childrens health could be compromised. The written approval must include assessments of: 1. Potential air, soil, and water contamination on facility site and outdoor play areas; 2. Potential toxic or hazardous materials in building construction, such as lead and asbestos; and 3. Potential safety hazards in the community surrounding the site

Counselor received a complaint on 6/21/2023, stating the facility had a flooring contractor stripping or waxing the floors. Infants remained in the building despite there being strong fumes. Large amounts of water were visible on the floor and classroom furniture stacked in the hallway blocking part of the emergency exit door at the end of the hallway. Counselor interviewed 7 people and has determined based on eye-witness testimony that the facility had an activity (waxing and stripping of floors), during the facility's operating hours, endangering the health and/or safety of the children in care. Witnesses say the classroom furniture was stacked high, all the way down the right-hand side of the hallway and blocking the emergency EXIT door. The infant room remained open throughout the ordeal (directly next to the room being worked on). Children and staff in the infant room were subject to breathing in strong fumes. The classroom door was left open from the early hours the contractor started until the staff and director were able to bring the furniture inside from outside at the end of the day. There was furniture lined up outside the classroom door being worked on, in addition to the classroom furniture piled up in the hallway. This standard was resolved and brought back to compliance on 6/13/2023, after the facility's director asked the floor contractor to pick up and leave the premises. The facility's director and staff took the furniture down and brought it inside the classroom by the end of the day

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023

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

45-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider on Background and screening requirements. This standard was resolved by not allowing the contractor to return to the facility. 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. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. This was resolved by not allowing the individual to return

Counselor had no record of the contractor or a file available for review at the facility. Counselor was told over the phone on 7/21/2023 that the contractor has not returned to the facility to finish the job. After the complaint came in, he was told not to go to the facility. He has not returned since the date of the incident on 6/13/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023

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

46-07 · Daily Attendance

Counselor has spoken to the staff and families during the interviewing process. Counselor has determined that ample evidence from testimonial, states the children were taken and or sent to the cafeteria during the morning drop off due to the floor contractor working in the building. Per the director, the children gathered in the cafeteria as they normally do for breakfast and then were transferred adjacent into the preschool building. When the counselor asked for the sign in sheets from the children that were in the cafeteria, counselor was told that the children were signed in after the transfer and when they entered the other building and into their class Counselor gave technical assistance with daily attendance and records. This standard will be monitored during routine inspections. There was not enough evidence proving the facility was out of compliance with ratio and teacher counts. The provider supplied the sign in and out sheets for the staff present that day and the children present. The counselor counted 5 staff members present and 35 children were present on the day of the incident. Counselor found this standard not in compliance due to the fact that they failed to sign the children in as they were entering the cafeteria area. Children were logged in after the transition from cafeteria to classroom. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care 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 child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-11 · Facility Environment

No onsite reinspection was conducted. Documentation was received by provider via e-mail on 2/21/2023 regarding that the cat was still present on the premises of the facility and has not received current vaccination records for the cat. The provider stated that that a former staff member was going to come pick up the cat but has not done so as of reinspection date. Documentation were kept on file. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements C. Animals must be properly vaccinated (if a vaccination is available for the specific animal), free from disease, and clean. Animals that are poisonous, venomous, aggressive, or pose a potential threat of harm to children in care are prohibited. Parents/guardians must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises. Notice may be provided by a conspicuously posted notice or bulletin, policy handbook, parent flier, or a statement included on the enrollment form. Current vaccinations records must be available for review by the licensing authority. No animal may freely roam the indoor/outdoor premises. Animals are prohibited in areas where food is prepared, stored, or served. If animals or birds are kept in classrooms, they shall be caged and cages must be kept clean. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to counselor the 1 cats current vaccination records via e-mail

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

Counselors observed the following ratio during inspection: Infants- 2 staff; 5 children, 3 years old- 1 staff; 11 children Mixed age group of 3 and 4 years old- 2 staff; 11 children (There were 3- 4 years old and 7- 4 years old) Mixed age group of 4 and 4 years old- 2 staff; 15 children (There were 8- 4 years old and 7- 5 years old) 1 years old- 2 staff; 10 children, 2 years old- 2 staff; 10 children Mixed age group of 4 and 5 years old- 2 staff; 14 children (There were 6- 4 years old and 8- 5 years old) Mixed age group of 4 and 5 years old- 2 staff; 12 children (There were 4- 4 years old and 8- 5 years old) Mixed age group of 2 and 3 years old- 1 staff; 12 children (There were 8- 2 years old and 4- 3 years old) 3 additional staff members. Counselors observed the facility out of ratio during inspection. Counselors observed 12 children total in the mixed age group of 2 and 3 years old (with 8- 2 years old and 4- 3 years old) with 1 staff member, CM. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Florida Statutes: 402.305 Licensing standards; child care facilities. (4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group. (b) This subsection does not apply to nonpublic schools and their integral programs as defined in s. 402.3025(2)(d)1. In addition, an individual participating in a community service program activity under s. 445.024(1)(e), or a work experience activity under s. 445.024(1)(f), at a child care facility may not be considered in calculating the staff-to-children ratio. Corrective Action: Counselors, staff member ,CM, and the 12 children walked to the outside of the facilitys building, next to their fenced in outdoor playground. Staff member, JW, was present at that time and moved child #1 at 10:08 AM from 12 children in the mixed age group of 2 and 3 years old to the 2 years old room with staff members AD and LP during inspection. Counselors observed at this time the Mixed age group of 2 and 3 years old with 1 staff member, CM, and 11 children, and 2 years old with staff member AD and LP with 11 children. Therefore, the facility was back in compliance with the ratio standard during the time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

10-03 · Field Trip Permission

Counselor observed the class to be walking with an age appropriate ring holding rope around the outside of the facilitys building. The class walked in an oval motion around the inner asphalt road of the campus, onto the sidewalk and back to the facilitys outside door building. Counselors, staff member ,CM, and the 12 children walked to the outside of the facilitys building, next to their fenced in outdoor playground Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.7 Field Trip Activities C. Written parental permission must be obtained in the form of a general or event-specific permission slip. Corrective Action: Provider is to obtain field trip permission forms for the children that walk outside the facility, on campus, and for Wednesday morning Chapel. Provider is submit the forms to counselor via e-mail by 4/12/2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

36-42 · CPR Requirements

The facility was in compliance with standard #25 during inspection, however the facility has a corrective action due for 2/16/2023 from a complaint inspection on 12/20/2022. Counselor will manually track the reinspection corrective action

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023

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

12-11 · Facility Environment

Counselor observed 1 cat present on one of the outside play areas between one of the child care facility buildings and the cafeteria during inspection. The facility has posted that there is a cat present on the premises, however counselor could not observe any vaccination records present for the cat during the inspection due to the records not being on file. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements C. Animals must be properly vaccinated (if a vaccination is available for the specific animal), free from disease, and clean. Animals that are poisonous, venomous, aggressive, or pose a potential threat of harm to children in care are prohibited. Parents/guardians must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises. Notice may be provided by a conspicuously posted notice or bulletin, policy handbook, parent flier, or a statement included on the enrollment form. Current vaccinations records must be available for review by the licensing authority. No animal may freely roam the indoor/outdoor premises. Animals are prohibited in areas where food is prepared, stored, or served. If animals or birds are kept in classrooms, they shall be caged and cages must be kept clean. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to counselor the 1 cats current vaccination records via e-mail

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-13 · Training Requirements

Counselor observed one staff member with employment date of 9/19/2022 at the facility and in the child care industry. Counselor observed the one staff members training transcript and the school readiness training courses were not completed until 12/23/2022. Counselor gave technical assistance from the School Readiness Handbook for Licensed Facility's: 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. Corrective Action: The one staff member completed the training as of inspection date, there corrective action was completed at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

34-04 · Credentialed Staff

Counselor was notified via e-mail on 2/5/2023 that as of 2/3/2023, the facility no longer has an active credentialed director for the facility. The facility was placed on a provisional license for 6 months to obtain an active credentialed director for the facility as of 2/4/2023. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF Child FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. All applications and documentation will be verified, and, if complete, the credential will be issued by the Department or its designated representative on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(g), F.A.C. Corrective Action: Facility is to obtain an active credentialed director and submit documentation via e-mail to the counselor of the credentialed directors personnel records file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

34-35 · Credentialed Staff

The facility was in compliance with standard #39 during inspection, however the facility has a corrective action due for 2/16/2023 from a complaint inspection on 12/20/2022. Counselor will manually track the reinspection corrective action

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

40-06 · Medication

Counselor observed one child's medication bottle that had a clear white label on the bottle and a medicine plastic syringe in a gallon zip block bag. Counselor observed the medication white label very closely and could observe that there very faintly and very faded, black ink present, however the label was not legible to read. The facility has continued to give the child the medication based on what was written the medication by the parent. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from Child Care Facility Handbook: 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. All prescription and non-prescription medication must be dispensed according to written directions on the prescription label or printed manufacturers label and maintained at the appropriate temperature. Corrective Action: Provider is to obtain the current prescription for the one child's medication and submit the prescription and medication form to counselor via e-mail

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-06 · Personnel Records

Counselor could observe 5 volunteers written documentation for the number of hours worked due to the record not being on file during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility 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: F. Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit the 5 volunteers written documentation for the number of hours worked from 2/7/2023 to 2/20/2023 via e-mail to counselor

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

Counselor observed 5 staff members 5 year employment history forms that were not completed at all (no 5 year employment history or reference checks) or did not have a full 5 year employment history and reference checks on file during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection from Child Care Facility: 5.1 Initial Screening 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 complete the 5 year employment history and reference checks for the 5 staff members and submit to counselor via e-mail

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

Counselor determined through evidence and testimony that on 1/9/2023, the facility had 1 staff member caring for a total of 14 children with a mixed age group of 1,2,3,4 and 5 years old starting at 6:49 AM until 7:23 AM when a second staff member arrived. Upon arrival to the facility, counselor observed the following ratio: • 2 years old- 2 staff; 13 children • 2 years old- 2 staff;11 children • Infants- 6 staff (3 child care personnel and 3 volunteers) 7 children • Mixed 3 and 4 years old- 1 staff; 12 children ( There were 3- 3 years old and 9- 4 years old) • Mixed age group of 4 and 5 years old- 2 staff; 14 children (There were 8- 4 years old and 6- 5 years old) • Mixed age group of 3 and 4 years old- 2 staff; 11 children (There were 10- 3 years old and 1- 5 year old) • Mixed age group of 1 and 2 years old- 2 staff; 12 children (There were 10- 1 years old and 2-2 years old) • Mixed age group of 4 and 5 years old- 2 staff; 16 children (There were 12- 4 years old and 4- 5 years old) • Mixed age group of 4 and 5 years old- 2 staff; 15 children (There were 11- 4 years old and 4- 5 years old) • 4 additional staff members Counselor gave technical assistance from the Florida Statute: 402.305 Licensing standards; child care facilities. (4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group. Corrective Action: The facility was in ratio during on-site inspection and observed ratio in compliance prior to receiving the allegation. On 1/9/2023 the facility was observed via attendance records to be back in ratio at 7:23 AM, therefore the standard was corrected at the time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.