23-08 · Technical assistance was provided that 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. 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. Last fire drill was conducted on 3/15/2025. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 1/13/2025. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times has not been conducted during licensure year. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 5/1/2025. One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 1/9/2025. One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill has not been conducted during licensure year. Fire inspection conducted on 3/5/2025. Fire extinguisher serviced on 08/2024. As technical assistance, the licensing counselor requested that a Fire Drill be done in the presence of licensing authority, and the provider agreed to conduct the fire drill at time of inspection

Licensing specialist reviewed fire drill log and observed no drill during April 2025

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

88-35 · Violation

2-2842. These courses include: ?Health, Safety and Nutrition; ?Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; ?Child Growth and Development; and ?Behavioral Observation and Screening. Additionally, providers who completed this DCF training on or before December 31, 2023, must also complete these DEL-approved health and safety modules within 180 days or by June 30, 2024: ?Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and ?Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program. Providers who complete the DCF training after December 31, 2023, must complete the additional DEL-approved health and safety modules within 90 days of hire. OR b. After January 1, 2024, the DEL-approved online School Readiness health and safety courses as evidenced by successful completion of the examination at the end of the modules with a weighted score of 70 or better. Course access can be found at the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. ?Child Development in the School Readiness Program; ?Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program; ?Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care (not required for school-age only programs); ?Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program; and ?Transportation Safety in Child Care Programs (if applicable)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

46-02 · Technical assistance was provided that Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Staff completed attendance for the day for all children present in the facility and standard was completed at time of inspection

Licensing specialist observed 2 classrooms with attendance not completed for today. The attendance in the main office was also not taken

Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025

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

40-01 · Technical assistance was provided that the child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. Prescription and non-prescription medications that are used on an as needed basis require the parent/ legal guardian to provide additional documentation on the authorization form to describe symptoms that would require the medication to be given. The child care provider must never administer a medication that is prescribed for one child to another child. The parent picked up child while licensing specialist was present and requested to take the medication home. Provider asked parent to sign medication form and standard returned to compliance at time of inspection

Licensing specialist reviewed medication authorization form for a child taking medication on day of inspection. The form did not have parent's signature. Parent sent a WhatsApp message asking for medication to be administer

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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

45-05 · Technical assistance was provided that the employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained

Licensing specialist reviewed 3 new staff files with incomplete employment verification

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Technical assistance was provided that the employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. Provider made the additions and removal at time of inspection and standard was completed at time of inspection

Licensing specialist observed Clearinghouse Employee Roster was not up to date

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

41-02 · Technical assistance was 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. A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. B. 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. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations

FSC reviewed 4 children files with expired immunization records

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Technical assistance was provided that 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) Extended

FSC reviewed one staff file and training transcript and staff has not completed 40-hour training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.