03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

1:7 one year olds-corrected to 2:7 one year olds 1:11 two year olds 2:10 three year olds 1:9 three year olds and four year olds 2:15 four year olds and five year olds 1:10 four year olds and five year olds 3-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the one year old classroom was not in ratio, in that there was 1 teacher with 7 one year olds. The teacher stated that the second teacher left the room to go to the bathroom. The one year old teacher came back to the classroom, bringing the classroom back into compliance. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, (4) 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 17, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

09-06 · Planned Activities

9-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the one year old classroom had a video playing on a computer screen with most of the children standing in front of the computer, watching the video. The screen was covered. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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 17, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

33-06 · Training Requirements

33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel has not completed the 5 Hour Early Literacy training within 12 months of the child care industry date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care 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 child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

39-05 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

39-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 8 accident/incident reports that did not meet the requirements, 2 did not have the time of the accident/incident on the report, 1 did not have the date of the incident/accident and 5 accident/incident report did not have the parents signature on the date of the occurrence. 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. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 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.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

13-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed chemicals were accessible in the three year old classroom (a number of Clorox wipes and disinfecting wipes) in that they were being stored in a bottom cabinet, unlocked. Child Care Regulation also observed chemicals accessible in the two year old classroom (a number of Clorox wipes), in that they were being stored under the teachers desk. During the inspection, staff removed the chemicals. This is being marked corrected. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-06 · Fire Drills

The last fire drill was conducted on 8/31/2023. During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted with Child Care Regulation. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 5/2024. The fire inspection was conducted on 8/2/2023. 23-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that a fire drill was not conducted during the month of May 2023. The director advised that they facility conducted 2 fire drills during the month of June 2023, one to make up for the missed fire drill in May 2023. Child Care Regulation observed that 2 fire drills were documented on the fire drill log in June 2023. This is being marked corrected. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-09 · Fire Drills

23-9: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the fire drill log was not maintained for 12 months in that the director advised that she believed that she might have thrown away last years log (2022). A new log has been started for the year 2023 and the director advised that she will maintain the drill log for 12 months from now on. This is being marked corrected. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-12 · Fire Drills

During the inspection, Child Care Regulation conducted a fire drill at the facility. After all the children were all evacuated, Child Care Regulation asked the staff if they had the parents contact information and the staff advised that the director has the contact information. Child Care Regulation asked the director during the fire drill if she had the parents contact information and the director advised that they were inside a box in the office. The director advised that she will grab the parent contact box for all drills from now on. This is being marked corrected. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-17 · Fire Drills

During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the that the emergency drill log was not maintained for 12 months in that the director advised that she believed that she might have thrown away last years log (2022). A new log has been started for the year 2023 and the director advised that she will maintain the drill log for 12 months from now on. This is being marked corrected. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

32-7: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the mulch on the large playground did not meet the minimum 6-inch depth around the permanent play structures. Child Care Regulation measured the depth of mulch around the large blue ship climber and observed that the mulch depth was between 1 inch and 4 inches. Child Care Regulation measured the depth of mulch around the smaller yellow and blue climber and observed that the mulch depth was between 2.5 inch and 3 inches. Child Care Regulation measured the depth of mulch at the swing set and observed that the mulch depth was 4 inches. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

33-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 child care personnel that did not complete the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months of starting the DCF 40 hour training, exceeding 15 months of being in the child care industry. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation 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. 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.

33-06 · Training Requirements

33-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 child care personnel that did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care 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 child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Background Screening Documents

45-7: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 child care personnel that had a break in service exceeding 90 days in the child care industry. The child care personnels eligibility date was 1/19/2021. The child care personnel worked at a facility from 1/2021 until 3/2022 and then did not work in child care until she was hired at the current facility on 3/2/2023. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

12-06 · Facility Environment

12-6: During the inspection, interviews with the one staff member and the parent stated that the child was strapped into a wooden chair for timeout. The wood chair was stacked on top of another wooden chair, so that the childs feet did not touch the ground. This is against the manufacturing instructions for the wooden chair in that a child cannot be in the chair while they were stacked. The child was removed from the wooden chair. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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

Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2023

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

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

32-7: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that fall/use zone was not maintained around the permanent/stationary equipment, in that there was not 6 inches of mulch 6 feet around the perimeter of the equipment or until a barrier was met in the 6 feet perimeter due to the provider being grandfathered in for the 6 foot fall/use zone rule with pre-existing equipment. Child Care Regulation observed that the boat climber 3 inches of mulch and the swing set had 4.5 inches of mulch. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

33-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hour Early Literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care 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 child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

41-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed an expired immunization in 1 childs file. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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

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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.