06-01 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

Person listed on the supplemental page is no longer a driver. An incident occurred on 12/02/2024 with a bus that had no children on it. On this day driver was removed from the list of drivers that the provider had. According to the bus logs the employee did not drive after the date of the incident. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 15 A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. This was corrected when provider removed employee from driving the van on 12/02/24

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

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

04-01 · Supervision

Counselor determined through evidence and testimony that child #1 sustained an injury to his right elbow and teachers did not observe, and were not aware of how child #1 received the injury. Child #1 was observed by teachers to be laying on a pillow and was then observed with his injury. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.4 Supervision Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to counselor via e-mail a signed statement from all staff members of their understanding of CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 and that they will maintain the supervision requirements

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

31-04 · Indoor Equipment

Counselor observed a piece of furniture that was hanging in the two and three year old classroom during inspection. Counselor observed the Kaplan board in the dumpster that was hanging on the wall in the home living area and had screws sticking out of the frame. Counselor was also told through testimony that the board had screws sticking out of it while still being present in the classroom. Counselor gave technical 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. Corrective Action: Provider threw the Kaplan board with the screws sticking out of it in the dumpster prior to counselors arrival at facility. Therefore, standard was completed during time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

39-05 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

Counselor could not observe the incident report during inspection due to the incident report not being on file. Counselor received a copy of the original incident report from an agent and reviewed the incident report at that time. Counselor observed that the incident report did not include the date of the occurrence, appropriate signatures of program child are personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit to counselor all incident/ accident reports from 5/29/2024 to 6/11/2024 via e-mail

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

47-06 · Access/Child Safety

Complaint allegations stated that child #1 received a small wound on his left arm, near elbow from a nail that was sticking upward on on of the frames on the wall. (Counselor observed the injury on his right elbow). Counselor requested to observe the video camera footage of incident. Counselor was communicated with by director that video footage would be made available for counselor to review. On 4/24/2024, counselor was made aware by director that the video footage would not be made available for counselor to review as the video footage and record of video footage was no longer available, although the district manager was able to review the footage prior to the video footage no longer be available for counselor to review. Technical Assistance given from Florida statute 402.311 F.S. (1) A licensed child care facility shall accord to the department or the local licensing agency, whichever is applicable, the privilege of inspection, including access to facilities and personnel and to those records required in s. 402.305, at reasonable times during regular business hours, to ensure compliance with ss. 402.301 - 402.319. Corrective Action: Provider is to send via email a plan in detail of their camera system policy, to include the amount of time the footage is available for review and that they understand going forward that the facility will provide licensing a copy of camera footage upon Counselor's request

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

04-01 · Supervision

Child was able to burn his arm and thumb on a hot glue gun during class time. Technical Assistance given from handbook: 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. Corrective Action

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

47-06 · Access/Child Safety

Parent alleged that a child was popped in a classroom and let the Director see a video she recorded from the live camera feeds. The Director did not see a pop but Director stated that her superiors with Tutor Time did not deem the video of any concern and it didn't show the child being "popped" so they stated that the FSC could not see the video. Corrective Action Due Date: June 20, 2024 Provider is to send via email a plan in detail of their camera system policy, to include the amount of time the footage is available for review and that they understand going forward that the facility will provide licensing a copy of camera footage upon Licensing Specialist request. Technical Assistance given from Florida statute 402.311 F.S. which reads: (1) A licensed child care facility shall accord to the department or the local licensing agency, whichever is applicable, the privilege of inspection, including access to facilities and personnel and to those records required in s. 402.305, at reasonable times during regular business hours, to ensure compliance with ss. 402.301 - 402.319

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

07-03 · Vehicle Requirements

Counselor observed one of the transportation vehicles, tag # DZGU70, that did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic on file 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. A. 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 submitted the annual inspection to counselor via e-mail on 3/19/2024 showing that the one transportation vehicle, tag # DZGU70, had an annual inspection last conducted on 11/1/2023. Counselor had to type the inspection on 3/19/2024 (day after on-site inspection, 3/18/2024) and received the corrective action via e-mail prior to sending the inspection to the provider for signature, therefore standard is completed at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

Counselor observed two transportation vehicles during inspection, tag # DZGU70 and #KSIB31. Counselor observed during inspection that one transportation vehicle, tag #DZGU70 was not operable during inspection, approximately around 12 PM. The vehicle would not start during inspection and counselor could not hear the alarm system during inspection. The provider contacted road side assistance to come assist. During the inspection, approximately at 5 PM, road side assistance arrived and started the transportation vehicle. Counselor observed the vehicle to be started, turned off, started again, turned off, and counselor heard operational alarm system at that time 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: Counselor was able to hear the one transportation vehicle, tag #DZGU70, operational alarm system during inspection. Therefore, the standard was completed at the tie of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

Counselor observed an open kitchen door that leads to a hallway where children may have access to the kitchen area during inspection. Counselor observed knives sitting on top of a microwave, and multiple hazardous products in two bottom cabinets, located underneath the 3 compartment sink, in the kitchen during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. Corrective Action: Provider moved the knives to a place out of reach of children during inspection. Provider went to the store, bought safety locks and placed/locked them on the two cabinets in the kitchen during inspection, making the hazardous products inaccessible to children. Therefore, standard was completed at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024

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

24-09 · Food Preparation Area

Counselor observed the kitchen's handwashing sink water during inspection to only reach 97.5 degree Fahrenheit during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space. A. A food preparation area is required for facilities that choose to prepare food in a manner consistent with the definition of preparation of food. Specific requirements for the food preparation area include: 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided. Corrective Action: Provider is to repair the kitchen's handwashing sink to have hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Counselor will re- inspect

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

37-06 · First Aid Requirements

Counselor observed one transportation vehicle, tag #DZGU70 that did not include cotton balls or applicators and soap in the first aid kit. Counselor observed one transportation vehicle, tag #KSIB31 that did not include tweezers, scissor, cotton balls or applicators, digital thermometer and soap in the first aid. Counselor gave technical assistance Child Care Facility Handbook: 6.2 First Aid Kit Minimum Requirements B. A first aid kit must be accessible and available to child care personnel when children are participating on field trips, during transporting, and other activities away from the facility. C. Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, include: 1. Soap and hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present), 2. Adhesive bandages, 3. Disposable, non-porous gloves, 4. Cotton balls or applicators, 5. Sterile gauze pads or rolls, 6. Adhesive tape, 7. Digital thermometer, 8. Tweezers, 9. Pre-moistened wipes, 10. Scissors, 11. Bottled water (for cleaning wounds or eyes), and 12. A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures. Corrective Action: Provider went to the store during inspection and purchased the missing items from both first aid kits. The missing items were placed in the two first aid kits during inspection, therefore the standard was completed at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

44-04 · Personnel Records

Counselor observed one staff member's child abuse and neglect form that was last signed on 2/6/2023 during inspection. Provider submitted via e-mail on 3/19/2024 the staff members child abuse and neglect form signed on 3/19/2024. Counselor gave technical assistance during inspection 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: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Corrective Action: Counselor received the one staff member's current child abuse and neglect on 3/19/2024 via e-mail from provider. Counselor had to type the inspection on 3/19/2024 (day after on-site inspection, 3/18/2024) and received the corrective action via e-mail prior to sending the inspection to the provider for signature, therefore standard is completed at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

One staff member with employment with the facility on 11/27/2023 in training/orientation, started as Child Care Personnel as of 12/8/2023, had a provisional letter dated 12/6/2023 on file during inspection. The staff member's background screening clearance letter eligibility results were not received until 1/23/2024, which was more than 45 days past provisional letter date of 12/6/2023. 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: The one staff member has a background screening clearance letter that is eligible as of 1/23/2024. Therefore, standard was completed at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024

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

45-11 · Background Screening Documents

Counselor observed two staff members personnel record that did not have a copy of the out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search on file during inspection. One staff member started employment with the facility on 11/27/2023 in training/orientation. The staff member started as Child Care Personnel as of 12/8/2023. The staff member had a provisional letter dated 12/6/2023 on file during inspection. As of inspection date, 3/18/2024, the out of state child abuse and neglect registry search for Maryland was not present during inspection. Second staff members started employment with the facility on 12/11/2023 in training/orientation. As of inspection date, the out of state child abuse and neglect registry search for state of Virginia was not present 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. D. A copy of the DCF letter/email informing of search conducted of the Floridas child abuse and neglect registry must be on record for each personnel screened between July 1st and December 15th of 2016. E. A copy of each request made to out of state child abuse and neglect registries for individuals who lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding five years. F. A copy of each search conducted for out of state sexual offender/predator registries for individuals who lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding five years. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit a copy of the two staff members proof of submission to their out of state via e-mail to counselor

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

05-04 · Transportation

Counselor observed 3 transportation logs from 12/4/2023 that had driver & secondary sweep personnel signature, of visual sweeps conducted, however the both signatures had the date signed as 12/5/2023. Counselor observed 3 transportation logs from 8/21/2023 and 8/22/2023 that were missing the secondary sweep date signed & 1 of the 3 had the driver signature on 8/22/2023, however the date signed for the driver sweep on stated 8/23/2023. Counselor observed on 1 transportation log for 8/22/2023 where the children were not marked off the transportation log as they departed the vehicle. Counselor observed 1 transportation log from 9/15/2023 that were missing when the children were marked off the transportation log as they departed the vehicle. Counselor the transportation logs on 9/15/2023, 11/28/2023, 11/17/2023, 11/9/2023, 11/6/2023, 11/7/2023 and 10/18/2023 that did not include the date that the personnel conducted the secondary sweep. Counselor observed transportation logs from 9/26/2023 & 11/2/2023 that did not include the arrival time & on 11/1/2023 the departure time was missing. Counselor observed a transportation log dated 10/6/2023 that had driver & secondary sweep signatures with both dates signed stating 10/5/2023. Counselor observed a transportation log dated 10/12/2023, however the secondary sweep signature dated 8/12/2023. Counselor observed a transportation log dated 11/13/2023, however the driver &secondary sweep signatures were dated 11/14/2023. 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 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 transportation logs from 12/11/2023 to 12/18/2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

45-11 · Background Screening Documents

Counselor observed one staff member with employment date with the facility of 6/26/2023 that had resided out of the state of Florida in the past 5 years. The staff member resided in the state of New York in the past five years. Counselor could not observe the staff members out of state child abuse and neglect registry search on file during inspection, due to the documentation not being present 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. D. A copy of the DCF letter/email informing of search conducted of the Floridas child abuse and neglect registry must be on record for each personnel screened between July 1st and December 15th of 2016. E. A copy of each request made to out of state child abuse and neglect registries for individuals who lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding five years. F. A copy of each search conducted for out of state sexual offender/predator registries for individuals who lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding five years. Corrective Action: Provider is to have the out of state child abuse and neglect registry search for the staff member submit for request to the state of New York. Provider is to submit a copy of documentation to counselor the submission of the staff members out of state child abuse and neglect registry search to New York via e-mail

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

11-03 · Child Discipline

Counselor observed the facilitys discipline policy during inspection. Counselor observed the discipline policy to state that inappropriate redirection from staff members are prohibited from using, which includes restricting a childs movement by binding, tying or any other type of physical restraint or time-out, including lifting or carrying a child. Counselor spoke with 2 staff members that stated that child #1 was grabbed by one arm and carried underneath the staff members arm, against one side of their body from one point in the classroom to the pretend play area in the classroom. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 2.8 Child Discipline B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Corrective Action: Provider is to have all staff members sign that they understand and will maintain the facilitys discipline and expulsion policy, along with 2.8 Child Discipline from Child Care Facility Handbook. Provider is to submit the signatures to counselor via e-mail

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

Counselor observed 2 transportation vehicle's alarm system's that are utilized to transport the children during inspection. The counselor observed that the alarm systems were not in proper working condition 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: Provider is to have the transportation vehicle's alarm systems in working condition. Provider is to call or e-mail counselor once the transportation vehicle's alarm systems are in working order for a reinspection to be conducted at our office

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

06-02 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

Counselor observed one driver's personnel record that did not include a valid CPR course completion during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: E. For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or another form containing the same elements of the physician certification, granting medical approval to operate the vehicle, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures, and background screening must also be maintained in the drivers personnel file. Corrective Action: The driver is to obtain valid CPR course completion and submit to counselor via e-mail

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

07-03 · Vehicle Requirements

Counselor observed during inspection 1 vehicles annual inspection that was last conducted on 2/9/2023 and stated "rejected" and "unsafe vehicle." Counselor observed during inspection, after the driver picked the vehicle up from the auto shop, the transportation vehicles current annual inspection conducted on 7/6/2023. 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. A. 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: Counselor observed during inspection, after the driver picked the vehicle up from the auto shop, the transportation vehicles current annual inspection conducted on 7/6/2023, therefore the standard was corrected at the time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-01 · Training Requirements

Counselor observed one staff member with child care industry start date of 5/21/2022 and employment date at the facility of 3/13/2023 that did not complete their 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training as of inspection date. The staff member was to complete the training by 6/9/2023. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: ? Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or ? Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours) Corrective Action: Staff member is to complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training Courses and submit documentation of the staff member's DCF training transcript showing completion of the trainings complete. *****Please see "counselor comments" for additional contact information for competency exams

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

Counselor observed one staff member with child care industry and employment date 3/7/2023 that has not begun the introductory training, as of inspection date, within 90 days of employment in the care child industry. Counselor observed a second staff member with child care industry and employment date of 2/6/2023 that did not begin the introductory training until 6/19/2023. 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 is to begin the introductory child care training courses. The provider is submit to counselor via e-mail the staff member's DCF Training Transcript via e-mail. The second staff member began the introductory child care training courses as of inspection date, therefore the second staff member is in compliance with this standard as of inspection date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

One staff member with child care industry start date of 5/21/2022 and employment date at the facility of 3/13/2023 that did not complete the Early Literacy Training course as of inspection date. The staff member was to complete the training by 5/21/2023. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years. 4.5 Documentation of Training The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation. C. Early literacy courses and school-age training documentation must be uploaded into the Florida Pathways (Registry), which may be accessed from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Corrective Action: Staff member is to complete the early literacy course. Provider is to submit to counselor via e-mail the staff members DCF Training Transcript showing completion of the course

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-11 · Background Screening Documents

Counselor observed 1 staff member that did not have the child abuse and neglect registry searches completed and on file for counselor to review during inspection for the states that the staff member have resided in the past 5 years. The staff member had an employment date of 3/20/2023. 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. D. A copy of the DCF letter/email informing of search conducted of the Floridas child abuse and neglect registry must be on record for each personnel screened between July 1st and December 15th of 2016. E. A copy of each request made to out of state child abuse and neglect registries for individuals who lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding five years. F. A copy of each search conducted for out of state sexual offender/predator registries for individuals who lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding five years. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit the staff members out of state child abuse and neglect registry searches to each state that they have resided in the past 5 years. (See supplemental list). Provider is to submit a copy of the submission of the staff members child abuse and neglect registry searches to counselor via e-mail

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

04-18 · Supervision

Counselors observed 1 staff member alone and present with 15 children total, in the mixed age group of 3 and 4 years old during inspection. Counselor observed the one staff members personnel record during inspection. Counselor observed the staff members employment date with facility, 2/13/2023. Per provider, staff member was only completing training starting on 2/13/2023 until 2/17/2023, and was not ever present with children. Per provider, staff member did not return to the facility until 3/9/2023, and started working in a classroom. Counselor observed that staff member received a provisional hire letter on 3/2/2023 and is awaiting the child abuse and neglect registry search results for Delaware and Pennsylvania as of inspection date. Counselor observed that staff member did submit the criminal history form to background screening to request for Delaware and Pennsylvania's criminal history to be searched. Counselor observed the sexual offender/ predator search completed for staff member during inspection. Counselor observed that staff member is awaiting the background screening clearance letter status as of inspection date. Counselor observed the staff member's background screening letter status to state "Screening In Process" for DCF Child Care during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 435.06 Exclusion from employment. (2)(a) An employer may not hire, select, or otherwise allow an employee to have contact with any vulnerable person that would place the employee in a role that requires background screening until the screening process is completed and demonstrates the absence of any grounds for the denial or termination of employment. If the screening process shows any grounds for the denial or termination of employment, the employer may not hire, select, or otherwise allow the employee to have contact with any vulnerable person that would place the employee in a role that requires background screening unless the employee is granted an exemption for the disqualification by the agency as provided under s. 435.07. 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. I. An individual may be hired under one of these circumstances: 2. Provisional hire status upon notification email from the Department allowing the individual to be hired for a 45-day period while out of state records are being requested and awaiting clearance. During those 45 days the individual must be under the supervision of screened and trained child care personnel when in contact with the children. 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. Corrective Action: Facility removed the staff member from being in a classroom by herself during inspection. Therefore, standard was completed at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-01 · Facility Environment

Counselor observed the cabinets in the kitchen area during inspection to be sticky and soiled with food residue. Counselor observed the wall, one side of the refrigerator and one side of the stove to be soiled with food residue during inspection. Counselor observed one shelf in the freezer area that contained a food residue that was yellow. Counselor observed the very bottom of one refrigerator that contained a yellow food residue. 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. Corrective Action: Provider and staff member cleaned the areas of the kitchen during inspection, therefore standard was completed at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

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

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

Counselor observed during inspection one wooden piece of fence that was laying on the school age playground, and one wooden piece of fence on the preschool playground that had nails exposed. Counselor observed on the school age playground a piece of the bottom fence that had three nails exposed. Counselor gave technical assistance 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 removed the 2 pieces of wooden fence from the school age and preschool playground and repaired the bottom fence on the school age playground that had three nails exposed during the inspection. Therefore, standard was completed at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

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

18-12 · Bedding and Linens

Counselor observed cots present in the Two's B and Tod D bathrooms during inspection. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets. Corrective Action: Provider removed the cots from the bathroom area and sanitized them during inspection. Therefore, standard was completed at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

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

24-09 · Food Preparation Area

Counselor observed during inspection peas, an infant bottle label, dried food residue and dried milk splatter up the sides of the hand washing sink, during the inspection of the kitchen area and the hand washing station. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area A. A food preparation area is required for facilities that choose to prepare food in a manner consistent with the definition of preparation of food. Specific requirements for the food preparation area include: 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided. Corrective Action: The provider and staff member cleaned the hand washing sink during inspection, therefore the standard was completed at the time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-21 · Food Preparation Area

Counselor observed in the kitchen area, 1 zucchini in the refrigerator that had mold present on it and a bag of lemons in a second refrigerator in the kitchen area that had mold present. Counselor gave technical assistance from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Facilities choosing to prepare food must have a designated space for food storage within the designated food preparation area or in a room not calculated as part of indoor floor space, and in an area not used for diapering. Off-site food storage is permissible only if the site of storage is a licensed child care facility under the same ownership that includes a food preparation area that meets licensing standards. D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days. Corrective Action: Provider threw the zucchini and bag of lemons in the kitchen trash can during inspection, therefore the standard was completed at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.