12-02 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the tiger room there was paint peeling on the wall by the bathroom and in the Bee room there was paint peeling on the wall to the right when you first walk in, bottom left side of the closet and in the bathroom behind the sink. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by covering the areas that had the paint peeling.. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. 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 Mar 27, 2025

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

12-07 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cords hanging down and or in the reach of the children in the Panda classrooms, in the hallway in front of the kitchen and behind the counter in the lobby. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the cords and placing baby gate up so the children did not have access to the cords. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 D.- General Health and Safety Requirements. D. Strangulation hazards, strings, and cords long enough to encircle a childs neck such as those on toys and window coverings must not be accessible to children in care

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025

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

12-12 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a buildup of dust on the vents in the bathroom and classroom in the following classrooms: Bee, Frog, Turtle, Koala, Tigers, Monkey and Sloths. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by cleaning the vents. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 B.- General Health and Safety Requirements. B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025

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

13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the hallway to the kitchen there was 2 ladders, table saw, battery chargers, a spot light. The door to the kitchen did not close so the children had access to the chemicals in the kitchen(odor ban, bleach, Clorox wipes, Gojo) Behind the counter in the lobby there was paint. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the items and putting them in a area and installing baby gates so the children do not have access to the items. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 B Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons. B. 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

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025

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

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on playground 1 on the step 2 climber there was tape peeling off the binocular. On playground 2 the black boarder to the left in the back of the playground had a hole and sharp pieces. On playground 3 the bottom step of the jungle gym there was a screw sticking out, the nails that keep the red van into the van was sticking up, the wood board at the bottom of the shed was broken and had sharp pieces and the mats in front of the yellow slides were falling apart. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the mats, replacing the broken wood, covering the hole, screwing the screw into the board and hammering the nails down. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025

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

18-06 · Bedding and Linens

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the Toucan classroom sleeping mats that were ripped and exposing the foam. The director was given until April 28, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section3.6.1,D- Bedding and Linens. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 25 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 25 of the 25 employee records. During the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed two personnel did not start their 40 hour DCF training hours within the first 90 days. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by having the personnel start the classes. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Beginning Training Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the childcare industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the childcare industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the childcare industry in any licensed Florida childcare 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 childcare training course, or by receiving results from a department-approved competency examination. The childcare program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from childcare personnel

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025

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

07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the vehicle alarm installed on 2017 Chevy Express 3500 (159123) was not in working condition. The vehicle alarm would sound 2 minutes after the ignition was turned off. The Director was given until December 20th, 2024 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, regarding the maintaining of the vehicle alarm. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, C - C. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 2. List of approved alarm manufacturers may be found on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. 3. Alarms must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations. 4. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. above. Under this allowance, the existing alarm system must always be properly maintained in working order. Should at any time the alarm system require replacement, the new system must be selected from the Departments approved list referenced in 2.5.4 F.2. above (p. 17)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

07-04 · Vehicle Requirements

During the inspection, the director advised that currently there are two transportation vehicles. First vehicle is a 2017 Chevy Express 3500 (159123) that was last inspected on 5/28/2024 and is insured through Philadelphia Insurance Company with an effective date of 05/1/2024. The second vehicle is a 2017 Chevy Express 3500 (122072) and is insured through Philadelphia Insurance Company with an effective date of 5/1/2024. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have documentation of the last inspection for the 2017 Chevy Express 3500 (122072). The director was given until August 15th, 2024 to come back into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist technical assistance, regarding the maintaining of the vehicle alarm. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A . A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

23-02 · Fire Drills

During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed the annual fire inspection was conducted on 6/19/2024 with violations found. The Director was given until August 15th, 2024 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.2 Fire Safety Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

29-02 · Health and Sanitation

Licensing Specialist observed the teacher change a child's diaper and then the teacher did not wash her hands in the two-year-old classroom. "3.10.1 Handwashing 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. A. Child care personnel and children must follow the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for handwashing incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(u), F.A.C. B. The use of hand sanitizers does not substitute for handwashing. However, in areas away from the facility where no running water is available, hand sanitizers may be used. Examples of such places are field trips, nature trails or picnic areas where running water is not readily available. C. Child care personnel with open wounds and/or injury that inhibits handwashing, such as casts, bandages, or braces, must not prepare food. D. Situations or times that children, child care personnel, and/or volunteers must perform hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas." The teacher washed her hands when Licensing Specialist pointed out that she hadn't; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

29-03 · Health and Sanitation

Licensing Specialist observed the teacher change a child's diaper and then the teacher did not wash the child's hands in the two-year-old classroom. "3.10.1 Handwashing 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. A. Child care personnel and children must follow the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for handwashing incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(u), F.A.C. B. The use of hand sanitizers does not substitute for handwashing. However, in areas away from the facility where no running water is available, hand sanitizers may be used. Examples of such places are field trips, nature trails or picnic areas where running water is not readily available. C. Child care personnel with open wounds and/or injury that inhibits handwashing, such as casts, bandages, or braces, must not prepare food. D. Situations or times that children, child care personnel, and/or volunteers must perform hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas." The teacher washed the child's hands when Licensing Specialist pointed out that she hadn't; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

18-06 · Bedding and Linens

Licensing Specialist observed that seven nap mats in the two- and three-year-old classroom had tears in them. "3.6.1, D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface." The facility will have enough mats for all children enrolled no later than April 3, 2024. Licensing Specialist will return to the facility after this date to confirm compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not maintain the mulch under the large climber on the big three's playground, in that the mulch depth measured 1 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." The facility will have six inches of a resilient surface no later than April 3, 2024. Licensing Specialist will return after this date to check for compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

18-12 · Bedding and Linens

Licensing Specialist observed that the bedding in the one and two year old classroom, next to the office, had bedding 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 facility will correct the storage system, so that bedding no longer touches, no later than December 28, 2023. Licensing Specialist will return after this date to confirm compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

28-10 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

Licensing Specialist observed a small crock-pot being used as a bottle warmer in the Infant room. The wires were accessible to children in care. "3.9.7, A. Bottle warming devices and crock pots, including cords, must be kept inaccessible to children at all times." The staff in charge moved the cords so that they are no longer accessible; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

Child Care Regulation observed bleach stored in an unlocked closet that was accessible to children in the four- and five-year-old classroom. "3.2, B. 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." The staff moved the bleach to an inaccessible area; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

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