12-02 · Facility Environment

An email was received from the owner that is listed in the supplemental on 6/4/25 stating that the window has still not been replaced. The owner has requested additional time since the window is taking longer to get installed. Extra time is being allotted

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

At the time of re-inspection, the large front window still has not been replaced. Extra time is being allotted since the large window is a special order. The owner that is listed in the supplemental stated the window has been ordered

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a cracked window in the middle classroom. There are several cracks. TA was provided to replace this window. Also, all three classrooms across the front of the facility have broken blinds. TA was provided to replace the blinds. The owner that is listed in the supplemental stated they will just remove the blinds

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

14-02 · Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation

At the time of the inspection, there were light bulbs burned out and the lighting was only measuring 33 candle lights above the table where children do activities in the 1-year-old room. The lighting needs to be 50 ft candles or above all tables

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-01 · Immunization Records

At the time of the inspection, the child listed in the supplemental had an expired immunization. TA: The provider will need to get a current immunization for this child

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-19 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, the daily indoor and outdoor log was not documented since September 30, 2024. TA was provided to inspect the indoors and outdoors on a daily basis and document the log daily

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

43-10 · Enrollment Information

At the time of the inspection, all children's files were reviewed, and the Distracted Driver was not completed for the month of September. TA was provided this form is required to be signed by parents in the month of April and September annually

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024

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

44-04 · Personnel Records

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the staff listed in the supplemental had expired Abuse and Neglect form in their files. TA The provider will need to have the Abuse and Neglects signed by the staff. The Licensing Specialist reviewed 12 staff files and updated CARES

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

09-03 · Planned Activities

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the one year old classroom did not have a classroom schedule posted in an inconspicuous area. The provider immediately printed a schedule and advised staff to post it in the classroom. TA was provided to ensure that a classroom schedule or planned activities is posted in an inconspicuous area accessible to parents at all times

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

09-07 · Planned Activities

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the middle classroom with three, four and five year old children watching the little mermaid. The provider advised that they were watching a movie while eating lunch. The counselor advised the provider that any media offered must be educational. The provider immediately turned off the television at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility offers media for educational purposes

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

12-02 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a ceiling tile in second childrens restroom near the exit door to the playground. The provider advised that an air conditioning unit froze and had a leak which caused water damage. The counselor advised that the ceiling tile needs to be replaced. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair and that the ceiling tile is replaced by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

17-05 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the surrounding fence to the playground not measuring to 4 feet in height. The counselor advised the provider that the fence measured to 46 and a half to 47 inches. The counselor explained that the fence needs to be at minimum 4 feet. The provider lifted one of the top of the slates and saw that it can be extended. The provider advised that they will place a screw in the slate to ensure that the slates of the fence stay extended. Once the slate was extended it measured to 48 inches. Extra time is allotted to align the due dates given. TA was provided to ensure that the fence measures to 4 feet minimum by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

23-10 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the one year old classroom with no evacuation route plan posted. The provider immediately posted a copy in the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that an evacuation plan with two exit routes displayed are posted in every classroom. TS was provided to ensure that the provider has all fire extinguishers serviced and tagged by the end of the month. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on 07/2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-09 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that staff was preparing infants bottles in the infant classroom but did not have an additional sink designated to food preparation with hot water that reaches 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The provider immediately moved all bottle, formula and bottles in the kitchen and advised staff to prepare bottles as needed in the kitchen at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that a food preparation sink that meets the requirement is present when preparing bottles in a classroom

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed water bottles and cups provided from home in the mixed classroom of three, four and five year olds that were not labeled or not labeled with the childs full name to include full last name. The provider had staff to label all the cups and water bottles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the cups and bottles provided from home are labeled at all times with the childrens full first and last names

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

29-16 · Health and Sanitation

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed no hand washing sign posted in the infant classroom near the portable hand washing sink near the diapering area. The provider immediately placed handwashing signs in the classroom near the handwashing sink. TA was provided to ensure that handwashing procedures are posted near handwashing sinks near diapering areas, toileting and food preparation

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the brown, green and blue outdoor equipment with slides with resilient surface of mulch that did not measure 6 inches in depth. The provider placed foam mats at fall zones at the bottom of slides. The counselor advised the provider that the equipment needs a resilient surface to meet requirements per rule. The mulch measured to 3 inches at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface of mulch is added by the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

15-05 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that each classroom has the room capacity posted. • This standard was brought back into compliance when the provider posted the capacity

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the infant and 1-year-old classroom without capacity posted. Director advised they the rooms were recently rearranged

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-20 · Technical assistance was provided that poisonous/toxic chemicals or cleaning products must be stored separately from food. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider moved the poisonous/toxic chemicals and cleaning products from near the food items

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed snacks (animal crackers and baby cereal/rice) stored in a bin next to Great Value Lemon Scent disinfectant spray

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-23 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all freezers and refrigerators have appropriate thermometers

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the black General Electric (GE) refrigerator in the kitchen and the white Thomson chest freezer in the kitchen did not have a thermometer inside

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

34-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to provider the Counselor with approved director credential prior to the due date

At the time of inspection, the facility does not have a credential director. The director failed to renewal director credential prior to it expiring. The director is awaiting credential renewal

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

24-18 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of the inspection, there was a gallon of milk that had expired 10/30/23. The provider discarded during the inspection

Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-06 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, the TV cord in the 3 - & 4-year-old classroom must be secured to the wall and along the wall from the outlet to the TV. This could be a strangulation problem. TA all cords must be secured to the wall

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

The staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry 11/22/19 and then started training 2/3/20 and should have completed 2/3/21. She worked at the facility listed in the supplemental 11/22/19-4/27/21. The staff was in non-compliance before she left the previous facility and should have completed the required DCF 40 hour training before being hired. TA was provided the staff needs to take one more class in Part 2 and test

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-11 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the reports prior to the due date. Note: the sexual offender check was completed while the counselor was still present. The provider still needs to obtain the abuse & neglect report from the previous state

At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental still did not have documentation of abuse & neglect or a sexual offender check was completed

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the tiles and correct the AC issue prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance specific to this standard is notated on the supplemental

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed 2 of the ceiling tiles in the kitchen appeared to have water stains and were bowed inward. The provider stated there was an issue with the AC system

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed spray air freshener located in the boys' bathroom and bleach water, soap and water, wet ones wipes and odor eliminator spray in the girls' bathroom that was accessible to the children. The provider removed the items placing them back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

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

14-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/fixtures prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed multiple areas of the facility including the kitchen that had light fixtures that were inoperable and the lighting measured 6.56 - 7.38 foot candles

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repaint the wall, remove the water hose and cover the wires prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a water hose, wires coming out of the building that was partially covered with conduit and a section of paint peeling on the exterior wall facing the playground

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

30-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the mat prior to the

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a torn changing mat in the infant classroom

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-05 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they did not have a physical environment log. A blank form was reviewed with the provider and a copy emailed on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that maintenance must include inspections conducted each month and documentation of maintenance inspections must be kept for 12 months

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. The provider was also reminded to rake the high traffic areas regularly to ensure the mulch remains at 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter and 6 feet in perimeter from the base of the equipment

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the climbing equipment with 2 slides did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 3 inches)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-08 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff document on the log prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had completed the 2022 - 2023 in-service training, but was not documented on the in-service log, form CF-FSP 5268

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: 1. (3) attempts must be made and documented and 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 2. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified 3. The documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. Additionally, the provider was reminded that the facility has 10 days to remove any staff who have retired, resigned, transferred or were terminated from the facility and 10 days to add any new staff. Note: technical assistance was given to the provider that the rule will be updated soon and the facility will have 5 days to add or remove staff

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were several staff who were no longer employed and/or who were not added to the roster

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-11 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the reports prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and no documentation that abuse & neglect or sexual offender checks were completed

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

35-10 · Communicable Disease Control

At the time of the inspection through interviews information was obtained that the facility did not report 2 or more children with the outbreak of Hand Foot and Mouth disease to the health department within 72 hours. This incident occurred last year July 2022. The noncompliance is resolved because no children currently have it, and those children are back in attendance. The provider was advised to ensure they are reporting all communicable diseases for staff/children to maintain compliance of this standard

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023

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

39-05 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed an incident report that did not have the correct information on the incident report signed by mom. Initially, the mother added the additional marks and concerns on the incident report after confronting staff in regard to her child's injuries and it was signed. The director initially told mom that the injuries did not happen there but was corrected by the teacher that an additional incident did occur. The noncompliance was resolved because the documentation did occur to complete the incident report. The facility was given technical assistance to ensure all details are documented and completed on the incident report to maintain compliance of this standard

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023

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

45-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission including Wisconsin prior to the due date

At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor reviewed staff files and observed the staff lived in Wisconsin (non NFF state) within the past 5-years and was not included with the original screening

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-11 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental lived out of state within the past 5 years and did not have documentation of abuse and neglect or sexual offender checks were completed. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the reports prior to the due date. A copy of the spreadsheet for out of state checks was emailed to the provider on today's date for use/reference

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

26-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the menu is posted at the beginning of each week and is current

At the time of the reinspection, the counselor observed the menu that was posted to be dated for last week and not the current week

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

25-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure meals or snacks supplied by the facility meets daily nutritional needs of the child in care and breakfast includes 3 different food groups, lunch consists of 4 different food groups and snack consists of 2 different food groups

At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed the facility's menu for lunch and snack. The provider stated they would provide children snack food for breakfast. The menu indicated that for lunch, the children were not being served at least four different food groups. Some of the days included food that was listed as a protein, but not actually considered a protein by USDA

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

26-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure menu's are planned, written and dated for each week

At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor observed the menu that was posted in the front of the facility and in the kitchen. The menu listed the days of the week but was not specifically dated and they do not change the menu or plan the menu for each week

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

40-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure medication brought to the center for administration is in the original container

At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor observed albuterol tube medication without its original container. It did not have a prescription label either for the child

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all staff have the Child Abuse and Neglect form signed annually. This was completed at time of inspection as the staff signed the form today

At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed all 8 staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse and Neglect form in their file

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

46-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure all children have arrival and departure times

At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed attendance records from November 1, 2022-March 15, 2023 and determined that several children were missing departure times throughout that timeframe

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.