05-04 · Transportation

5-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was one child signed up for the fieldtrip on 6/12/2024 (to Old McMickeys Farm) on the parent permission form and observed that the one child was not listed on the transportation log. The director advised that the one child did attend the fieldtrip and showed a photo of the child at the Old McMickeys Farm on 6/12/2024. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2: 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)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

05-04 · Transportation

5-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that all the transportation logs since 11/16/2023 did not have the signature for the second person conducting the visual sweep of the vehicle. Licensing Specialist also observed some transportation log entries were missing the drivers signature, some were missing the time on the vehicle and the time off the vehicle, and some had children check marked on the vehicle, but not when they got off the vehicle. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

33-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months of starting the DCF courses, exceeding 15 months. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

33-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel that did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel that did not complete the safe sleep training within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

45-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 employees that did not have the documentation that the 5 Year Employment History checks were conducted. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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.

07-04 · Vehicle Requirements

During the inspection, the director advised that currently there are two transportation vehicles. The first vehicle is a 2013 Chevy (67476) that was last inspected on 11/12/2022 and is insured through Church Mutual Holding Insurance with an effective date of 2/1/2023. The second vehicle is a 2004 Chevy (13102) that was last inspected on 11/20/2022 and is insured through Church Mutual Holding Insurance with an effective date of 2/1/2023. 7-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not maintain the annual vehicle inspection forms for the 2013 Chevy (67476) and the 2004 Chevy (13202). Staff advised that they did not have a copy of the annual vehicle inspection on site. Staff called the mechanic and the mechanic advised that they did not have a copy of the vehicle inspections to send to the facility. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non-compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be completed sooner than the due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

17-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fence had gaps that exceeded 3.5 inches. The facility installed a mesh material around the facilitys exterior fence, however the mesh material was not in good repair in that there are tears in three sections of the fence exposing the 4 inch gap between the fence rails. The director advised that they are aware of the tears in the mesh material and are in the process of getting the issue resolved. The director advised that the company should have repaired the mesh material on 11/13/2023, however the company emailed the provider stating that the material has not arrived yet and that they will keep the provider updated on a new ETA. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non-compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be completed sooner than the due date. Additional time is being provided due to a delay in materials. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3.5 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

33-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel did not complete the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months of starting the DCF courses, exceeding 15 months. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non- compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be completed sooner than the due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided assistance, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

39-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist 11 accident/incident reports that did not have the custodial parents signature on the same date of the accident/incident. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non-compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be completed sooner than the due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

75-70 · Violation

Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

04-01 · Supervision

4. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 4.1 Supervision of children in the [infant] group was inadequate in that [childs fingers were smashed in door]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Technical Assistance provided from CCF Handbook 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

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

39-05 · Technical assistance was provider to Director. 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

39.5 Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [correct date]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023

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