03-01 · Technical assistance was given to the Director as per F.S. s.402.305(4) 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. 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. ) Violation was corrected at time of inspection as Director called infant's parent via phone to pick up child. First parent to arrive picked up infant, the staff-to-child ratio was in compliance at this time, leaving 1 Teacher/Director with Five (5) mixed aged children

License Specialist observed One Director with Six mixed aged children to include One Infant (10 Months). Child Care Program does not provide Infant Care nor is prepared /equipped for infant care

Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-02 · Facility Environment

License Specialist observed that various items in the children's bathroom were not in good repair. 1. The children's sink was missing the right panel (end /finished, formica panel) exposing the unfinished rough plywood, chaff wood material, splinters and rough edges accessible to the children in care. 2. Due to the missing Right, side panel of the sink, there is a GAP (separation) of Two (2) inches in approximation consisting of Two (2) broken floor tiles. The tiles contain sharp edges with porcelain splinters and a curved jagged edge against the wall accessible to the children in care. Technical Assistance was given to the Director as per the CCF Handbook that ( 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. )

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

12-18 · Facility Environment

License Specialist observed that in the 3/4 Year Old Classroom there was an electrical outlet without cover accessible to the children in care. Technical Assistance was given to the Director as per the CCF Handbook that ( All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.) Violation was corrected at time of inspection by Child Care Personnel attending 3/4 Yera Old classroom locating an outlet cover as per Director's instructions and placing it on the electrical outlet

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

License Specialist observed that the fish tank cabinet located in the 3/4 Year old classroom at the entrance of the facility contained harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. These items were on the bottom shelf all piled together on an electrical extension included with a plugged and active Timer for the fish tank. Items in the shelf included AQUA CARE aquarium water treatment chemical solution, magnetic cleaner, Two (2) containers of Tetra Min Tropical Flakes - fish food, chemical measuring strips, fish tank power supply, instruction booklets and other multiple items. Technical Assistance was given to the Director as per the CCF Handbook that ( All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

License Specialist Observed that the facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. The observation consisted of the gate which enclosed the centrifugal electric water pump was open and without a lock allowing accessibility to the children in care. Technical Assistance was given to the Director as per the CCF Handbook that ( The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

Licensing Specialist observed that the base of the fence in the outdoor play area on the right side, street perimeter was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. Technical Assistance was given to the Director as per the CCF Handbook that ( The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area.The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

23-09 · Fire Drills

License Specialist observed that the facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. LS reviewed fire drill log and the recorded fire drills were completed between the dates of January 23/2024 to May 22, 2024. Director stated that she had the prior completed form but she was not able to provide it during the time of the inspection. Technical Assistance was given to the Director as per the CCF Handbook that ( 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 5/22/2024, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 4/22/2024, One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority has not been done for new LIcensing Year. One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 2/26/2023, and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 4/23/2024. One Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, approved Fire Inspection on: 09/28/2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

45-01 · Background Screening Documents

License Specialist observed that a complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for Two (2) Child Care Personnel. Technical Assistance was given to the Director as per the CCF Handbook that (Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. 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. Violation was corrected at time of inspection by Director, together with both Child Care Personnel completing the forms in question (CF- FSP 5131)

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024

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

23-06 · 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. Provider must complete two fire drills in January and two in February to return to compliance. Additional days provided to allow provider to complete drills. Last fire drill was conducted on 10/24/2023. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route has not been conducted during licensure year. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 10/24/2023. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority has not been conducted during licensure year. One emergency LOCKDOWN drill has not been conducted during licensure year. One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill has not been conducted during licensure year. Fire inspection conducted on 03/21/2023. Fire extinguisher serviced on 11/2023. As technical assistance, the licensing counselor requested that a Fire Drill be done in the presence of licensing authority, and the provider requested that the fire drill be done at the next scheduled inspection

FSC reviewed fire drill log and the last recorded fire drill was completed October 24, 2023. Director stated that she has conducted fire drills and had them written in a calendar, but she was not able to provide it during the inspection

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

4.2.1 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.

23-06 · 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. Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. Last fire drill was conducted on 3/13/2023. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route has not been conducted during licensure year. 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 has not been conducted during licensure year. One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 4/18/2023. One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on 10/13/2023. Fire inspection conducted on 3/1/2023. Fire extinguisher serviced on 10/2022. As technical assistance, the licensing counselor requested that a Fire Drill be done in the presence of licensing authority, and the provider requested that the fire drill be done at the next scheduled inspection

FSC reviewed fire drill log and there was no fire or emergency preparedness drill conducted during May 2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Technical assistance was provided that 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. 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)

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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.