14-03 · Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation

Non- Compliance Description FSC the inspection during nap time, the lighting was not insufficient to visually observe and supervise children. the whole place was pitch black. according to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, C 3.3.1 Lighting A. All areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities, a minimum of 20 foot-candles of lighting is required. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room. B. For reading, homework, painting and other close work areas, 50 foot-candles at the work surface is required. C. During naptime, lighting must allow child care personnel to visually observe and supervise children. The Violation was resolved immediately by the Director and FSCTechnical Assistance was provided to the provider

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

19-04 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

Non- Compliance Description FSC doing the inspections during nap/sleep time noticed the children were very close to the furniture one was between, under, and furniture or against furniture which created a hazard as per. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D this is a violation 3.6.2 Nap/Sleep Space A. Each child care program must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap. B. When not in use, napping space and indoor floor space may be used interchangeably as indoor floor space. C. 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. D. Napping and sleeping spaces must not be under furniture or against furniture that creates a hazard. E. Napping and sleeping areas must not be in exit areas. All exits must remain clear in accordance with fire safety requirements. The Violation was resolved immediately by the Director and FSC Technical Assistance was provided to the provider

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024

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

41-02 · Immunization Records

Non- Compliance Description The total Immunization record review was 32 of 32 The Florida Certificate of Immunization was not acceptable because 6 of 32 forms were expired) as per. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 This is a violation of Class 3 7.1 Immunization Records. 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. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Technical assistance per s.402.305(4), F.S., "(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."

Total attendance at inspection 26 infant class, 0:2 playground (infant-2yr,) 2:10 with [2] infants and [1] one year old 3yr class, 1:8 VPK, 1:6 Licensing authority observed the infant classroom without a teacher while two cribbing infants were sleeping. Licensing authority observed the [10] children and [2] teachers on the playground which included [2] infants and [1] one year old, requiring [3] teachers. Provider resolved ratio with the following: infant class, 1:4 Playground (1-2yr) 1:6 3yr class 1:10, including [2] two year olds VPK, 1:6

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-01 · Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 2.4.1., 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."

Licensing authority observed [2] sleeping infants without supervision. The teacher who was assigned to the room was observed in the kitchen. Provider resolved with the Director coming into the classroom and further returned a teacher who was on the playground to the classroom

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

41-02 · Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.1, "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 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. "

Total enrollment at inspection 32 [32 of 32] immunization records reviewed for compliance [3 of 32] immunization records were expired [1 of 32] student health exams was expired

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

04-18 · Technical assistance per s435.06(2)(a), FS AND CCF Handbook 5.2, C, "An employer may not hire, select, or otherwise allow an employee to have contact with any vulnerable person that would place the employee in a role that requires background screening until the screening process is completed and demonstrates the absence of any grounds for the denial or termination of employment. If the screening process shows any grounds for the denial or termination of employment, the employer may not hire, select, or otherwise allow the employee to have contact with any vulnerable person that would place the employee in a role that requires background screening unless the employee is granted an exemption for the disqualification by the agency as provided under s. 435.07." AND "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."

Licensing authority observed an unscreened individual alone with the 4yr old class during naptime. Provider resolved by removing individual from care and contact with children

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-02 · Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 2.1, A, "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."

Licensing authority observed a hole in the wall of the VPK classroom

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

14-03 · Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.3.1, C "During naptime, lighting must allow child care personnel to visually observe and supervise children."

Licensing authority observed insufficient lighting to visually observe and supervise children at naptime. Provider resolved at time of inspection be turning on a large lamp

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

20-06 · Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.6.4,A, "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."

Licensing authority observed all sleeping infants in crib with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. Provider resolved by removing all excess items from cribs

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

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

25-07 · Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 3.9.2, F.1, "An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; and adjustments to the unit setting to reach and maintain the required readings must be made."

Licensing authority did not observe a thermometer in the infant room refrigerator

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

27-01 · Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7, B.15, "The following is a list of documentation that is required to be at the facility for review by the licensing authority: 15. Copy of license or permit for caterers."

Meals and snacks catered by Aye Catering, LLC No vendor license on file for review by licensing authority

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

33-02 · Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 4.5, "The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation."

[3 of 5] personnel files did not contain documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the DCF training transcripts. Licensing authority resolved by emailing training transcripts to provider for print and addition to personnel files

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

36-03 · Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 4.2.4, B, "By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total staff 0-25, total minimum staff 3

CPR certified personnel in attendance: 2 Minimum CPR certified personnel required in attendance: 3

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

37-02 · Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 4.2.4, B, "By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total staff 0-25, total minimum staff 3

First Aid certified personnel in attendance at inspection: 2 Minimum First Aid certified personnel required in attendance: 3

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.1, "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 65C22.001(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."

Total enrollment at inspection 30 [15 of 30] immunization records reviewed for compliance [6 of 15] were expired [2 of 15] did not contain a Florida Certificate of Immunization

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.2,C "If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program."

[15 of 30] student health exams reviewed for compliance [2 of 15] did not contain a student health examination

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-05 · Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.4, 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."

[5 of 8] personnel files reviewed and updated for compliance, including 1 volunteer file Licensing authority observed [1] volunteer that did not have a volunteer acknowledgment on file. Provider resolved by completing form with volunteer

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

44-06 · Technical assistance per CCF Handbook 7.4, 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."

Licensing authority observed [1] volunteer who did not have written documentation for number of hours worked. Provider resolved by creating volunteer log at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-01 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, FSC observed that 2 staff did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. T / A provided that child care personnel must complete the 40 hours required training. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.