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3383 Caverns Rd, Marianna FL 32446 · License #C14JA0411 · Center · Child Care Facility
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33-01 · Training Requirements
Staff listed on Supplemental did not complete the DCF 40 hours within 15 months of industry start date. Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: ? Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or ? Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
33-06 · Training Requirements
Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete literacy within 12 months of industry start date. 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.
33-01 · Training Requirements
Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete the DCF 40 hours within 15 months of industry start. Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: ? Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or ? Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
33-03 · Training Requirements
Staff listed on the Supplemental did not initiate DCF 40 hours within 90 days of industry start. 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: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-06 · Training Requirements
Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete literacy within 12 months of industry start. 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: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-13 · Training Requirements
Staff listed on the Supplemental did not begin SR training within 90 days
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
03-01 · Ratio Sufficient
Upon arrival- 2:25- one infant, mixed group 2's and 3's 1:10- 1's and 2's 3:10- infants 1:21- 5 and up 1:6- 1's 3 additional staff present Corrective action- 2:23- 2's and 3's (majority 3's) 1:9- 2's 3:10- infants 1:18- 5 and up 1:4- 1's 3 additional staff present
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
09-06 · Planned Activities
Upon entering the nursery, there was an infant holding and watching cell phone in a bouncy seat. Staff took cell phone away from infant. 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 Jul 31, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
20-06 · Crib Requirements
Infant observed with blanket in crib. Blanket removed from crib. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
03-01 · Ratio Sufficient
1:12- 2's 1:15- 2 and up (majority 4's) 1:25- 4 and up (majority school age) 2:7- infants 1:5- 1's 2 additional staff Corrective action- 2 year old went to 4's class 1:11- 2's 1:16- 2 and up (majority 4's) 1:25- 4 and up (majority school age) 2:7- infants 1:5- 1's 2 additional staff
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
09-06 · Planned Activities
One year old class was in the dining room with the two year old class and the television was on. One year old class returned to classroom. 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 8, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
20-04 · Crib Requirements
Infant was observed laying on a Boppy inside the crib. Doctor's note was not located. Boppy was removed from crib. When napping or sleeping, young infants who are not able to roll over must be positioned on their backs and on a firm surface to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, unless an alternate position is authorized by a physician. Sleep sacks that fit according to manufacturers recommendations, do not restrict the infants arms, and will not slide up around the infants face may be used for the comfort of the sleeping infant; however, swaddling shall not be used unless authorized in writing by the childs physician. Written documentation of a physicians authorization must be on file at the facility. Documentation must include the childs name, childs date of birth, description of sleep position required, instructions for the use of any equipment needed, and length of time authorization is valid
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
20-06 · Crib Requirements
Infant observed with paci clip attached. Staff removed paci clip. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-10 · Diapering
Two year old room- lid from diaper disposal bin is missing. Dirty diapers observed in bin. Soiled or wet disposable diapers must be disposed of in a plastic lined, securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
32-03 · Outdoor Equipment
Big playground- four seat bouncer is missing seat, red fire truck is missing 2 steering wheels, yellow jeep is missing 2 steering wheels The following items need to be anchored or staked down: blue jeep (move away from play structure before anchoring, red airplane, red fire truck Older toddler playground- red race car is missing 1 steering wheel, large tree stump needs to be covered Young toddler playground- plastic slides are not attached All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations and allow for water drainage. Any open containers with water must be emptied immediately after use, i.e. pots, toys, or other equipment that collects water
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-01 · Training Requirements
Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete the DCF 40 hours within 15 months of industry start. Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: ? Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or ? Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
33-03 · Training Requirements
Staff listed on the Supplemental did not initiate her 40 hours within 90 days of industry start. 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.
23-02 · Fire Drills
Last annual fire inspection was 11/28/2022. Fire drill conducted during inspection. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
24-21 · Food Preparation Area
Frozen hamburgers were inside a bag in the freezer that was not sealed properly. Staff threw away the frozen hamburgers. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-06 · Diapering
Diaper changing pad in the 2's room was torn in several places. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-13 · Training Requirements
Staff has not completed DCF 45 hours within 15 months of industry start date. Staff has not completed Pre-service. Staff was in the 2's room during naptime. Staff is currently listed as other personnel and should not be in a classroom
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
40-17 · Medication
Child was no longer enrolled and medication was not returned to the parent. Staff discarded the medication. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
03-01 · Ratio Sufficient
1:11- 2's 1:8- VPK 1:6- 1's 1:15- 3's 1:4- infants *1:6- infants, 1's (Corrected ratio 2:6- infants and 1's) *Second staff member came into class. 2 additional staff present
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. Mats were not 18 inches apart in the 2 year old room. Staff moved mats
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
44-01 · Personnel Records
Staff listed on the Supplemental did not have a complete file on site. Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. D. Copies of training information and credentials as applicable. E. For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or another form containing the same elements of the physician certification, granting medical approval to operate the vehicle, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures, and background screening must also be maintained in the drivers personnel file. F. Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-02 · Background Screening Documents
Staff observed in classroom without Level 2 Background screening. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.