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3508 Land O Lakes Blvd, Land O Lakes FL 34639 · License #C06PA0192 · Child Care Facility
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13-20 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
25. At time stamp 6:56 am (actual time 7:56 am. Staff advised that the cameras time stamp is an hour behind), Licensing Specialist observed that the cafeteria was out of ratio, in that there were 3 staff with 44 children with mixed ages of infants (1) one year olds (4) through school age children. During the inspection, the children were separated into different classrooms. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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13-20 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
25. At time stamp 5:08 am through 5:26 am (actual time 6:08 am through 6:26 am. Staff advised that the cameras time stamp is an hour behind), Licensing Specialist observed that the cafeteria did not have adequate supervision, in that the teacher 1 was in the kitchen prepping the food, leaving the children in the cafeteria unsupervised. Teacher 1s back was to the children while she was in the kitchen. During the inspection, teacher 2 entered the cafeteria at 5:26 am (actual time 6:26 am) and was supervising the children. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4 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. C. Supervision standards apply at all times away from the child care facility, including during field trips, outdoor play, and when picking up or dropping off children at designated locations, such as bus stops, school, or a childs home. For school-age children, personnel must know where the children are and what they are doing at all times and capable of responding to emergencies including when children are separated from their group. D. At all times, lighting must allow child care personnel to see and supervise children while in care
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
13-20 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
25. At time stamp 6:37 am through 7:00 am (actual time 7:37 am through 8:00 am. Staff advised that the cameras time stamp is an hour behind), Licensing Specialist observed that an infant and one year olds were in high chairs outside of feeding time. The children were removed from the high chair. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age appropriate chair with good head control. Children must not be left in high chairs or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times. The use of safety straps is required to prevent children from falling out of the high chair
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
13-20 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
25. At time stamp 6:39 am through 6:59 am (actual time 7:39 am through 7:59 am. Staff advised that the cameras time stamp is an hour behind), Licensing Specialist observed that an infant and one year olds were watching electronic media. During the inspection, staff turned off the electronic media at 6:59 am (actual time 7:59 am). This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
07-06 · Vehicle Requirements
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the programs vehicles. The installed vehicle alarm on 2003 Chevrolet VC (186165) 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 August 18th, 2024, to come into compliance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, regarding the maintaining of the vehicle alarm. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, F - 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: 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. 2. List of approved alarm manufacturers may be found on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. 3. Alarms must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations. 4. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. above. Under this allowance, the existing alarm system must always be properly maintained in working order. Should at any time the alarm system require replacement, the new system must be selected from the Departments approved list referenced in 2.5.4 F.2. above (p. 17)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
Licensing Specialist observed that the protective surface under the climber and the baby swings was not maintained, less that an inch on the outer edge of the required six feet area and less than three inches under the baby swings. "3.12, D. 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. 1. 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. 2. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. 3. If the play area was approved by the Department prior to January 1, 2020 and does not meet the 6-foot fall/use zone requirement, then the facility must submit a written notification, including photographs and layout of the play area, to the Department prior to or on April 1, 2020, notifying its intention to continue to operate using the prior approved play area. However, if the permanent or stationary playground equipment is moved or replaced then the standard would apply, and 6 feet of use zone must be provided. Any new equipment added would be required to have the 6 feet of use zone in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment." The facility will have all protective surfaces maintained to requirement no later than February 17, 2024. Licensing Specialist will return after this date to confirm compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
Licensing Specialist observed less than one inch of mulch under the climber at the base and one inch of mulch around the stairs. Licensing Specialist observed that the mulch was less than one inch four feet out from the toddler swings. "3.12, D. 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." The facility will provide the required fall zone no later than January 5, 2024. Licensing Specialist will return after this date to confirm compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.