33-09 · Training Requirements

Counselor observed staff listed on supplemental did not begin training for the use of fire extinguishers

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

Counselor observed that plexiglass on art easel is cracked. Counselor observed two small blue chairs that were cracked. Director removed the chairs at the time of inspection. Counselor advised that play equipment needs to be maintained in a safe condition for the children to use

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

Counselor observed that the staff listed on supplemental did not have the required exposure plan training. Counselor advised that all childcare personnel are required to have training on the facility's exposure plan

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Technical assistance provided that a permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. Three and a half inches of mulch will need to be placed under the mulch by due date

Licensing Specialist measured only two and a half inches of protective surface mulch under the outdoor blue slide

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Technical assistance provided that if the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. Immunizations will need to be file by due date

Licensing specialist observed child(ren), listed on the supplemental, Florida Certificate of immunization were expired

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

46-07 · Technical assistance provided that 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. Child care personnel and group of children returned to their classroom where their attendance roster was located

Licensing specialist witness a child care personnel with their group of children in the outdoor playground without their attendance roster

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2025

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

11-03 · Technical assistance provided that the child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies

Licensing specialist reviewed child care facility's camera footage and witnessed child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, not following the facility's written disciplinary policy. Teacher did not redirect children during behavioral issues, when child was not listening she did not get to childs eye level, she would grab their cheek and bring their face up to her view. Facility has let go child care personnel, on 11/1/24. Child care personnel, did sign facilitys disciplinary and expulsion policies

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-01 · Technical assistance provided that 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)

Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, will need to completed the 40 hours Introductory Child Care Training Requirement by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-02 · Technical assistance provided that The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation

Child care personnel, listed on supplemental, will need a copy of the completed required training on file by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Technical assistance provided that 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

Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental will need to commence training by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Technical assistance provided that 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, listed on the supplemental did not complete the approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. This will need to completed by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-01 · Technical assistance provided that 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

Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not have a complete personnel record at the facility available for review by the licensing counselor. This will need to be completed by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-02 · Technical assistance provided that a complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S

Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not have an employment application on file. This will need to be on file by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Technical assistance provided that a 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

Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not have a current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. This will need to be completed by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-01 · Technical assistance provided that 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

Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not have a CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file. This will need to completed by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not have an employment history verification documented and on file. This will need to be completed by the due date. Technical Assistance provided that 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-06 · Technical assistance provided that a CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare

Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not have a Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character on file. This will need to be completed by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

Staff have not completed the training within timeframe. TA given to have Introductory training within year of the date that were commenced

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.