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 child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. Completed Ratio at Time of Inspection: Infants - 1:3 1-Year Old - 2:12 2-Years Old - 1:9 3-Years Old - 1:11 4-Years and 5-Years Old - 1:7 One staff that returned from break, and another staff that was about to go on break entered the 1-year old classrooms to return to compliance at time of inspection

Upon arrival to the facility, licensing specialist observed the one-year old area did not have any staff in the area and there were 12 children. Per director, 3 of the children were from the 2-years old classroom. Licensing specialist asked about the staff in the classroom and was told that one staff was having lunch in another area of the facility and that the second staff was sitting in the 2-year old area and licensing specialist observed her carrying a child from the 2-years old classroom. Ratio at Time of Arrival: Infants - 1:3 1-Year Old - 0:12 2-Years Old - 1:9 3-Years Old - 1:11 4-Years and 5-Years Old - 1:7

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

41-02 · Technical assistance was provided that Immunization Records 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

Licensing specialist reviewed 3 children files with expired immunization records

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

43-10 · Technical assistance was provided that annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com

FSC reviewed 13 children files with no documentation that parents received distracted adult brochure in April 2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.