12-07 · Facility Environment

12-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that (2) one year olds were in a high chair, eating. Licensing Specialist observed that the one year olds were not buckled in. During the inspection, staff buckled the one year olds in the high chair. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024

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

29-02 · Health and Sanitation

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a teacher changing a diaper in the Infant/One year old classroom. Once the teacher was done, she put the child on the ground and went to pick up the next child to be changed. Licensing Specialist stated that the teacher needs to wash their hands after changing a childs diaper. During the inspection, the teacher washed their hands. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

29-03 · Health and Sanitation

Licensing Specialist observed a teacher changing a diaper in the Infant/One Year old classroom. Once the teacher was done, she put the child on the ground and went to pick up the child. Licensing Specialist stated that the child needs to wash their hands after diaper changing. During the inspection, the teacher assisted the child in their handwashing. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-03 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 1 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

40-59 · Medication

children must have two credentialed child care personnel, and so on. The licensing authority will calculate the number of credentialed personnel required based on daily attendance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

34-04 · Credentialed Staff

During the inspection on, Licensing Specialist observed that the acting director did not have an active director's credential. The staff member advised that she is in the process of completing the Director training classes. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

23-05 · Fire Drills

The last fire drill was conducted on March 7, 2024. Licensing Specialist observed that the fire extinguisher tags expired at the end of December 2023. "3.8.2, B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times." The facility will have current tags no later than May 5, 2024. Licensing Specialist will return after this date to confirm compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

Licensing Specialist observed that the cups from home, located in the two and three year old room, were not labeled with the child's last name. "3.9.5, B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily." The teacher wrote the last names on the four cups observed with only first names; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. "K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination." The one missing staff was added to the roster at the time of this inspection; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2023

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

23-06 · Fire Drills

The last fire drill was conducted on January 3, 2023. The fire extinguishers are certified through December 2023. Child Care Regulation observed that the facility failed to conduct a fire drill during February 2023 and did not conduct any alternative drills during that time. "3.8.4, A. 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." Child Care Regulation monitored a fire drill at the time of this inspection; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2023

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

30-07 · Diapering

Child Care Regulation observed in the one year old class that there were nap mats stored on the diaper changing table. "3.10.2, G. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table." Staff moved the nap mats off of the diaper changing table; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2023

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

36-03 · CPR Requirements

Child Care Regulation was informed by the director that the facility only had two personnel trained in CPR present at the time of this inspection when the requirement is a minimum of three personnel. "4.2.4, B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: 0-25 Total minimum number of child care personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when children are present: 3 A Director, on site when children are present, with pediatric CPR certification and first aid training may qualify as one of the child care personnel for purposes of meeting the above requirements. Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. Child care personnel satisfying the certification and training requirements shall be present at all times that children are in care at the facility, and at least one child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training on field trips which includes all activities away from the program, and during all transportation activities." The facility will provide evidence of completed hands on CPR to meet the requirement of three or more in the facility and one during walking transportation no later than April 13, 2023. Child Care Regulation will return after this date to confirm compliance (three or more staff on site with the requirement)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

37-02 · First Aid Requirements

Child Care Regulation was informed by the director that the facility only had two personnel trained in First Aid present at the time of this inspection when the requirement is a minimum of three personnel. "4.2.4, B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: 0-25 Total minimum number of child care personnel with first aid certification on site when children are present: 3 A Director, on site when children are present, with pediatric CPR certification and first aid training may qualify as one of the child care personnel for purposes of meeting the above requirements. Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. Child care personnel satisfying the certification and training requirements shall be present at all times that children are in care at the facility, and at least one child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training on field trips which includes all activities away from the program, and during all transportation activities." The facility will provide evidence of completed First Aid to meet the requirement of three or more in the facility and one during walking transportation no later than April 13, 2023. Child Care Regulation will return after this date to confirm compliance (three or more staff on site with the requirement)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

44-02 · Personnel Records

Child Care Regulation monitored 6 of the 6 staff files. Child Care Regulation observed that one new staff did not have their application in their files or at the facility. "7.4, A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S." A designated representative sent the applications and the director printed them and put them in the files at the time of this inspection; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-01 · Background Screening Documents

Child Care Regulation observed that two personnel did not have the CF-FSP 5131 in their files or at the facility. "7.4.1, A. 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." The facility will provide evidence of completed CF-FSP Form 5131 for both personnel no later than April 13, 2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

Child Care Regulation observed that two personnel did not have the employment history verification documented and on file or at the facility. "5.1, D. 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." The facility will provide evidence of completed employment history verification no later than April 13, 2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

Child Care Regulation observed that one staff was not added to the Clearinghouse Roster within ten days. Child Care Regulation was informed by the director that she was not able to add the one staff at the time of this inspection. "5.1, K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination." The facility will provide evidence of having added the employee to the Roster no later than April 13, 2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

05-04 · Transportation

The transportation logs submitted to the licensing counselor via email by the provider were missing the following information: prior to transporting children and upon arrival at the destination the transportation logs were missing initials by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for. The

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.