12-07 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cords hanging down and or in the reach of the children in the following rooms VPK and 1B classrooms. The director brought this standard back in compliance by removing the cords at the time of inspection. 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 Feb 3, 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 vent went you first walk into the classroom. The director was given until March 3, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cleaning solution was stored under a sink in a cabinet in the kitchen(Clorox spray, Lysol toilet cleaner, multipurpose cleaner substance in spaghetti jar), hallway closet(shaving cream and vacuums with cords) and adult bathroom(A Jax). The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by shutting and locking the kitchen door, hallway closet door and removing item out of the adult bathroom. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the 3/4 year old playground there was a playpen that had leaves, googly eyes and a red cap inside of it and the archway where you zip and un zip was ripped and shredding(Provider threw the play pen out.) There was a container of screws on the playground(Provider put the screws away). There was a caterpillar that the tail and the head was cracked (Provider threw the caterpillar out). The little tyke climber there is a hole with sharp piece on the bottom of the blue entrance area (This needs to be fixed). On the toddler playground there was a bee rider that was peeling(Provider threw the bee out). A pink car that the steering wheel was broken and there was sharp pieces(This needs to be fixed). The blue truck has a hole on the seat(This needs to be fixed). The yellow bike paint is peeling and there is rust(This needs to be fixed). The director was given until March 3, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

23-02 · Fire Drills

The last fire drill was conducted on 2/3/25 with licensing specialist. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 12/2025. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 1/5/2024. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire inspection was not conducted annually in that the last inspection was conducted on 1/5/24. The director was given until March 3, 2025, 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: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

During the time of inspection, the Owner advised the Licensing Specialist that there 12 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 12 of the 12 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel did not finish her 40-hour training. The owner has made the personnel other personnel. This is being marked completed at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Childcare personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004, are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Childcare personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations Health, Safety and Nutrition ,Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Child Growth and Development Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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

33-13 · Training Requirements

When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 2 personnel that did not complete their pre- service within the first 90 days in the industry. The owner sent the staff home until they have completed the training. This is being marked completed at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health And Safety Handbook, Section 18.1 Pre- Service Timeframe All pre service requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in the handbook, within 90 days of Initial Employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. This time frame does not start over if personnel change employment to another school readiness provider within this 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all pre-service training requirements may not be allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a school readiness program

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

41-01 · Immunization Records

During the time of the inspection, the Owner advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 73 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 73 of the 73 childrens records. Licensing Specialist observed one child who had a missing immunization form. The director was given until March 3, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 B 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 65C22.001(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. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

During the time of the inspection, the Owner advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 73 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 73 of the 73 childrens records. Licensing Specialist observed one child who had a missing physical form. The director was given until March 3, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 C Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination C. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-02 · Student Health and Records

During the time of the inspection, the Owner advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 73 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 73 of the 73 childrens records. Licensing Counselor observed two children who had an expired health form. The director was given until March 3, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 B Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. 1. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up- to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: The Background Screening Clearinghouse will generate e-mails and send you, the provider, a reminder at 60, 30, and 21 days prior to the retention date expiration. Please note, you will only receive that notification for the staff that are on your facility/home roster. Please keep your roster current in the Clearinghouse to avoid confusion on expiration dates, or unwanted notifications. During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 12 employees. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 12 of 12 employee records. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed one personnel did not have a cleared background screening. The director put the personnel on leave until she had a cleared background screening. This is being marked completed at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.