03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

After viewing the video footage, the teacher was seen with eight children. One 1 year old and seven 2 year olds. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one staff member must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. Ratio at time of complaint inspection - In Compliance 1 Teacher 4 Children - Infant (1:4) 1 Teacher 6 Children - One (1:6) 1 Teacher 22 Children - Kindergarten (School Age) 1 Teacher 13 Children - Three (1:15) 1 Teacher 7 Children - VPK (1:20) 1 Teacher 11 Children - VPK (1:20) 1 Teacher 6 Children - Kindergarten (School Age) 1 Teacher 11 Children - Two (1:11) 2 Teachers 13 Children - Two (1:11) 1 Teacher 5 Children - One (1:6)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

09-02 · Planned Activities

The licensing specialist observed that the planned activity schedule posted in the classroom was not being followed. The two-year-old teacher was not in her classroom when the incident occurred. 2.6 Planned Activities Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth. The written plan also must include scheduled activities that: A. Promote emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth; B. Do not have children left in confining devices such as car seats as an alternative to active play or adult/child interaction, supervision, or discipline; C. 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. D. Include both active and quiet play. Active play includes outdoor activities a minimum of twice per day, weather permitting. E. Include meals, snacks, and nap times, if appropriate for the age and the times children are in care. F. Provide adequate time and space for infants, birth to 12 months, in care to engage in activities that promote development of movement skills (tummy time, crawling, turning over, sitting, etc.). Infant seats (swings, bouncers, etc.) must be used only for short periods of time, no more than 15 to 30 minute intervals per infant and no more than two times per day that the child is in care. Infants in care shall be provided opportunities for outdoor time each day that weather permits. G. An appropriate daily schedule provides flexibility and contains transition periods that help children move smoothly from one activity to another. H. Providers are encouraged to inform parents and legal guardians of their childs activities on a daily basis. I. Providers must implement program practices that promote consistency and continuity of care, especially for infants and toddlers. Early care and education programs must provide opportunities for each child to build emotionally secure relationships with a limited number of child care personnel

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

11-04 · Child Discipline

After the licensing specialist reviewed the camera footage of the morning of December 9th, 2024, teacher was seen spanking, dropping ,dragging, shaking & hitting the child on video. Child could also be heard screaming and crying. 2.8 Child Discipline A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

39-03 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

After review of the incident report, the date of December 10th, 2024 was included. The incident took place on December 9th, 2024. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents that occur while a child is in the care of program staff must be documented on the same day they occur

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

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

39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

Per child's parents, they were not informed of the incident until the day after the incident occurred. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

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

39-05 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

After review of the incident report, it didn't include a full description on what happened in the video footage. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification 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

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

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

23-02 · Fire Drills

Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare 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. At the time of inspection, the fire inspection was completed on 8.15.24 but has a violation on the inspection. Last fire drill was conducted on 11.15.24 One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 10.4.24 One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 3.18.24 One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority needs to be conducted One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on needs to be conducted One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 10.24.24 Fire inspection: 8.15.24 BUT has a violation Fire extinguisher: 12.2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

23-11 · Technical assistance was provided that when the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. When FSC let director know, the child was taken from classroom to outside evacuation area with the child's class and teachers. Last fire drill was conducted on 12/11/2022. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 11/17/2022. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 1/17/2023. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 1/17/2023. One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 7/22/2022. One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 10/20/2022. Fire inspection conducted on 7/19/2022. 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

During fire drill conducted while FSC was present, one child in the 1-year old room stayed sleeping in the classroom. FSC while walking around the class observed child and let director know. Teachers of the class realized while taking attendance

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2023

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

45-01 · Technical assistance was provided that each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C

FSC reviewed 3 staff files with no completed CF-FSP Form 5131 - Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · 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. During the inspection, provider had staff complete their portion of employment verification form and provider is pending to complete checks. One staff has not worked in the country before

FSC reviewed three new staff files that did not have completed employment verification

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.