05-05 · Transportation

4 children transported in Morning of 11/07/2023 were not marked off on the Transportation log. As Technical Assistance, per Rule Handbook on: 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable). Upon arrival, the driver must unload the children, complete a visual sweep, deactivate the alarm, update the transportation log immediately verifying that all children were accounted for and that the visual sweep was completed, and escort the children inside. Immediately following, the second personnel must then complete the second visual sweep of the vehicle and document on the transportation log

Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-02 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

FSC observed multiple rusted metal play equipment and paint peeling off play equipment that posed a threat to the health, safety of the children. As Technical Assistance, per Rule Handbook: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment A. A child care facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. C. All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

24-18 · Food Preparation Area

FSC observed two different food items expired. As Technical Assistance, per Rule Handbook on: Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Facilities choosing to prepare food must have a designated space for food storage within the designated food preparation area or in a room not calculated as part of indoor floor space, and in an area not used for diapering. Off-site food storage is permissible only if the site of storage is a licensed child care facility under the same ownership that includes a food preparation area that meets licensing standards. B. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer. Resolved, as both items were discarded

Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

Menu posted near the kitchen where parents are not allowed. As Technical Assistance, per Rule Handbook on: 3.9.3 Food Safety Handling of food in a safe and careful manner prevents the spread of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses have occurred in many settings, including child care facilities. B. If a child care facility provides food to children in care, it must provide nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to help meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. The USDA MyPlate is to be used to determine which food groups to serve at each meal or snack serving size and age appropriateness of the selected foods for children. Copies of the USDA MyPlate dieting guidelines, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(t),F.A.C. In addition, meals and snacks must contain at a minimum the meal and snack patterns shown for infants and children in the Child Care Food Program Meal Patterns which are incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001 (7)(r) and (s),F.A.C. H. Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, such as catered food, must be listed along with the source. Daily meal and snack menus must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing purposes. Operators who participate in the USDA Food Program must keep menus in accordance with the Department of Health and USDA requirements

Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

As Technical Assistance, per Rule Handbook on: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

22-28 · Operable Phone

95, emailed to: Background.screening@myflfamilies.com or mailed to: Department of Children and Families Background Screening Unit, 2415 N. Monroe Street, Suite 1176, Tallahassee, Florida 32303. If the previous state of residence participates in the National Fingerprint File (NFF) Program, then a request for criminal history records will not be required. A list of states participating in the NFF may be found at this link: https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/compact-council/interstate-identification-index-iiinational-fingerprint-file-nff

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.