07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

During the inspection, the director advised that currently there is one transportation vehicle 2020 Ford Transit - 250 (B61269) that is insured through Phildelphia with an effective date of 1/29/24. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the program's vehicle was monitored at time of inspection. The installed vehicle alarm was not in working condition in that it could not be heard from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. The director was given until May 11, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, regarding the maintaining of the vehicle alarm. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, F, 1.D - F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle

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Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the following classrooms there was paint peeling off the walls and the material on the red couch were peeling: 1. Early Preschool 1 classroom paint peeling on the back wall right side of the window, 2. Preschool 1 classroom paint peeling on the back wall and the wall by the boys bathroom and the red couch peeling, 3. Preschool 2 classroom paint peeling on the right wall by the cabinet and the red couch peeling, 4. Preschool Pathways classroom paint peeling on the right wall. 5. VPK 1 classroom paint peeling left wall by the puzzle center, and the back wall by the door and the red couch peeling 6. VPK 2 classroom paint peeling on the wall by the window, by the border and the wall by the red couch and the red couch peeling 7. Explorers classroom paint peeling on the left wall above the hooks by the door. The licensing specialist also observed on the VPK playground the latch to the gate that leads to the A/C was broken. The director was given until February 17, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- 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. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 29 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 29 of the 29 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. Counselor reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until February 17, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare 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 childcare industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Childcare 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

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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

During the time of the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 180 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 180 of the 180 childrens records. Licensing specialist found three children who had an expired immunization form. The director was given until February 17, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 F Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. F. It is recommended that child care personnel are current with all immunizations routinely recommended for adults by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

During the time of the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 180 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 180 of the 180 childrens records. Licensing Specialist observed Three children who had an missing physical form. The director was given until February 17, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 C Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination C. 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

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-02 · Student Health and Records

During the time of the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 180 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 180 of the 180 childrens records. Licensing specialist observed five children who had an expired health form. The director was given until February 17, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 B Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. 1.The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.