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9025 Star Trl, New Port Richey FL 34654 · License #C06PA0069 · Center · Child Care Facility
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33-03 · Training Requirements
During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 16 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 16 of the 16 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of the child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1Child 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
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Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
23-07 · Fire Drills
The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 1/2025. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/25/2024. 23-7: The last fire drill was conducted on 4/25/2024. The director advised that a fire drill was not conducted for May 2024. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
18-12 · Bedding and Linens
Licensing Specialist observed that the bedding in the four- and five-year-old classroom was touching. "3.6.1 G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets." The director moved the bedding cubbies so that there were less on each shelf, providing more space between bedding storage cubbies; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not maintain the mulch under and around the climber on the IT2 playground, in that the mulch depth measured less than an inch in depth. "3.12, 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. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. 2. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. 3. If the play area was approved by the Department prior to January 1, 2020 and does not meet the 6-foot fall/use zone requirement, then the facility must submit a written notification, including photographs and layout of the play area, to the Department prior to or on April 1, 2020, notifying its intention to continue to operate using the prior approved play area. However, if the permanent or stationary playground equipment is moved or replaced then the standard would apply, and 6 feet of use zone must be provided. Any new equipment added would be required to have the 6 feet of use zone in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. A staff person raked the mulch in the surrounding area over to the area where it is required for resilient surface; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.