03-01 · Technical assistance was provided that the staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one childcare personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times

Upon arrival to the facility, FSC observed 3 staff caring for 15 children in the infants and one-year old classroom. Per provider, the classroom is divided into two classrooms. However, FSC observed no separation, and the classroom has a capacity for just one classroom (capacity is 23.61). Ratio at Time of Arrival: Infants and One-Year Old - 3:15 2-Years Old - 1:13 (2nd staff in lunch break in building) 3-Years Old - 2:19 4-Years Old and 5-Years Old - 1:11

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 time frame provided due to limited test schedule availability

FSC reviewed two staff files and transcripts and training has not been completed. One of the staff was listed as other personnel, however to meet ratio requirements, the director sent the staff to classroom

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

23-02 · Technical assistance was provided that 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. Last fire drill was conducted on 4/28/2023. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 3/31/2023. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 1/27/2023. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 5/30/2023. One emergency LOCKDOWN drill has not been conducted during licensure year. One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 9/30/2022. Fire inspection conducted on 5/15/2023. Fire extinguisher serviced on 12/2022. 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

FSC reviewed fire inspection dated 3/8/2023 which has results of "Final Notice" due to a outstanding violation for change of occupancy. FSC requested letter of DCF Day Care Change of Use from fire department and they provided a more recent fire inspection from 5/15/2023 with additional violations in the report. DCF Day Care Change of Use letter was received after leaving site. FSC contacted provider and advised about the most current fire inspection with outstanding violations. Provider is awaiting a re-inspection and will e-mail new report once completed

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.