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Home › FL › Lakeland › Southside Learning Center Inc
4820 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland FL 33813 · License #C10PO0658 · Child Care Facility
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04-01 · Supervision
At the time of the inspection, information obtained through interview revealed a child in the 3 year old age group was left outside on the playground without supervision. The child was found when the parent came to sign them out. Provider advised to ensure all children in care are supervised adequately their entire attendance to maintain compliance of this standard. The noncompliance was resolved once the child was back in supervision; all children were in direct supervision during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
39-03 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
At the time of complaint inspection, information obtained through interview revealed the provider did not write an incident report documenting a child was left unsupervised on the playground. The child was found by their teacher and parent; when parent arrived to sign the child out, they had to go throughout the facility looking in all the classrooms. Eventually the teacher told them they were recently outside on the playground. The child was found by the parent/teacher still playing on the playground. The provider is advised to document all incident on reports to maintain compliance of this standard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
46-07 · Daily Attendance
At the time of the inspection, information obtained through interview, revealed that the teacher on the playground did not have an attendance roster accompany the children she was supervising. The teacher stated she did not have attendance documentation of the school agers that day a child was left outside on the playground. It was advised to the provider to ensure that attendance is taken with them when they leave the building for any reason to maintain compliance of this standard (playground, fire drills etc). The noncompliance was resolved once the children returned to the building; attendance was present and accurate during the commencement of the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
47-08 · Access/Child Safety
At the time of the interview, the teacher reported to the department that she had immediately went to look for the child, as she noticed he was missing and the parent was coming in at that moment and they found the child waiting by the door within a few seconds of returning from outside with the entire class. The parent's recollection/perspective was vastly different. That he and the teacher went through the entire facility's rooms searching for the child in the kitchen area, and closets. Not until he asked where the child could be did she recall they had come from outside. Upon going outside, the child was still playing alone on the equipment outside, not waiting by the door for the facility
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
09-06 · Planned Activities
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the one year old children with an ipad in the classroom propped on the window seal playing a video lullaby. The counselor advised the staff that children under two years old can not have any media while in care. The staff immediately turned the ipad around to block the on and had the children just listen to the music at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children in care under the age of two years old are not offered any media
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the back restrooms near the VPK classroom with urine on the toilet seat and on the bottom corners of the toilet and also feces in the toilet bowl that was smeared and leftover from a child using the restroom. The counselor also observed the air conditioning vents in the VPK and school age classroom with dust build up on the vents that needed to be cleaned. The staff cleaned the areas at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is clean
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
18-06 · Bedding and Linens
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a childs mat in the VPK classroom that was torn with tears and not impermeable. The provider had an extra mat on hand and immediately switched out the childs mat with a new mat that was impermeable. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens nap mats are impermeable
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
23-08 · Fire Drills
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility failed to conduct a monthly fire drill for the month of August 2024. The provider advised that she was planning to do it the end of the month but did not. A fire drill was conducted today at time of inspection, the provider used todays fire drill as a make up and understands that another fire drill must be conducted this month to count for September 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the facility conducts and documents monthly fire drills each month. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on _____7/31/2024________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on ___9/28/2023___________ and a weather drill conducted on _______1/9/2024_____ . The fire extinguishers were last tagged on __June____ 2024. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of a DCF Licensing counselor
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-18 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the electrical outlets not covered throughout the facility. In the three year old classroom an outlet was not covered near the wall where the nap mats are stored. As well as the school aged classroom there was outlets not covered. The provider immediately covered the outlets at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the outlets are covered at all times when in reach of children in care
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
21-02 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the platform used by two year old children in the restroom attached to the two year old classroom with a children sized potty seat connected to stairs not impermeable it was torn and ripped with the foam cushion exposed and stained. The staff advised that the facility will order a new seat. Provider confirmed that she ordered a new potty seat at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that toilets and potty seats for children remain impermeable to ensure it is sanitary for use
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
32-03 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the green climbing dome outdoor equipment on the older childrens playground with paint chipping and rust present on the bars. TA was provided to ensure that provider repaints the equipment to ensure that no rust is present by the due date. Extra time is allotted to align the due dates given and also due to inclement current weather recently
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Immunization Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the children listed on the supplemental with an expired Immunization record on file. The form expired as of 1/10/2024 (child 1), The other form expired as of 12/27/2023 (child 2) Also, an additional form was expired as of 12/30/2023 (child 3) As well as another form expired as of 1/16/2024 (child 4). TA was provided to ensure that the children have a current Immunization record on file by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-01 · Student Health and Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the children listed on the supplemental did not have a physical medical form on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current physical medical forms on file by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-02 · Student Health and Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child listed on the supplemental with the physical medial form expired as of 12/23/2021. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current physical form good for two years of the date signed on file by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
44-04 · Personnel Records
Child Abuse and Neglect forms not signed annually. The last form was signed 1/13/2023. The provider had staff that was present at time of inspection sign a current Child Abuse and Neglect form dated today at time of inspection. Remaining staff still needs to sign form. TA was provided to ensure that Child Abuse and Neglect forms are maintained on file current and signed annually at all times. Counselor reviewed all 15 staff files
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the stationary equipment on the older childrens playground did not meet the 6 inches in depth and 6 feet perimeter requirement. The green slide measured at 2 inches, the swings attached to the large play equipment measured at almost 3 inches, the green slide climbing equipment with swings attached measured at 1 inch, the metal slide measured at 2 inches, the monkey bars measured at 3 inches and the green climbing apparatus measured at 4 inches of mulch. TA was provided to ensure that the provider add more of the resilient surface in that of mulch to the stationary outdoor equipment by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
19-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the nap requirements are met
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the one year old, three year old and VPK classrooms with children napping with a distance that was not 18 inches apart. Counselor advised staff that the requirement of 18 inches apart must be met and maintained while children are napping
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
19-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that children are not sleeping near or under furniture that can be a hazard
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple children sleeping near furniture and structures within the classrooms as well as near chairs that are stacked. Counselor advised staff and provider that children are not allowed to sleep under or against furniture. Counselor explained the hazard this creates and provider stated they understood and reiterated to staff the requirements in the moment. Staff moved stacked chairs and moved children's mats from up against furniture while children were sleeping in that moment
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-18 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that dates are checked frequently and that expired food items are not offered to children in care
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed several food items that were expired. The slim jim's were expired as of 7/14/23, the individually bagged pretzels and chips were expired as of 8/12/23 and 8/15/23, the strawberry jelly was expired as of 9/10/23, the Silk milk provided by a parent for a child with an allergy was expired as of 9/7/23 and butter was expired as of 4/5/23. Provider immediately discarded of all expired foods
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-24 · Technical assistance was provided to label and date food items if stored removed from the original package
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed frozen foods stored in the upright freezer in the kitchen that was not labeled with the food item name or expiration date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
32-07 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that ground covering is maintained and meeting the requirement by the due date
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the protective ground covering of mulch not meeting 6 inches in depth near all stationary equipment on the older childrens playground
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
35-12 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that a refresher is documented for all staff after the initial exposure training at the time of hire
At the time of inspection, counselor determined that several child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have an annual refresher of exposure plan documented on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-19 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that daily indoor/outdoor checks must be completed and documented on the sheet
At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's daily indoor/outdoor checklist and observed the only dates documented were from May 18, 2023 - May 28, 2023. No documentation was recorded for the month of June 2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
32-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that monthly checks must be completed and documented on the log
At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the last entry was still March 2023. No additional documentation was recorded since that date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
07-06 · Vehicle Requirements
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed both of the facility's transportation vehicles with tag #'s AT8-2ST and 515-NSG. The vehicle with tag # AT8-2ST alarm system is inoperable. The provider stated a door cable broke in the rear of the vehicle and the system was temporarily disabled. The vehicle with tag # 515-NSG has a system that activates, but no audible alarm sounds. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the alarms repaired/reactivated/replaced prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
12-19 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor checklist. A sample daily indoor checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
32-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the month of April 2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
33-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete 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 not completed Early Literacy training within 1 year of employment/industry start date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
46-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to designate 1 staff to be responsible to ensure the daily attendance sheets are complete daily. Another suggestion was to highlight the entry on the sheet to ensure the parent/guardian sees and can correct
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all daily attendance sheets and observed that the children listed on the supplemental were missing time in, time out and or a parent or guardian signature
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.