17-08 · Technical assistance provided that 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 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. This will need to be corrected by the

Family services counselor (FSC) observed build-up and wood board meant to cover gaps on the bottom of the fence are causing the fence to be less than 48". Sections of the fence were measuring 44" to 46" in height

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Technical assistance provided that 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. 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. Facility will need to ensure there is 6 inches of protective that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment by due date

Family Services Counselor observed and measured 1.5 inches of protective surface(mulch) in the fall zone next to the red slide

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, had a child abuse and neglect form on file that expired. This was resolved today

Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-03 · Technical assistance provided that 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

Child care personnel, listed on supplemental, did not begin the introductory training withing the 90 days of employment. Child care personnel will need to begin training by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Technical assistance provided that 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 65C- 22.001(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

Child(ren), listed on supplemental, did not have a current immunization record. Facility will need to have one on file by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

TA provided to maintain the resilient surface beneath the slide and cover the base of the blue car

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

Staff have not commenced trainings within time frame. TA given to have training commenced within 90 days of employment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.