23-02 · Fire Drills

The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 2/16/2024.The fire extinguisher certification is valid until 3/2025. During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 9 adults and 57 children present. At the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the last approved fire inspection by the Fire Marshall was dated 2/16/2024 which is over a year ago. The Licensing Specialist advised the license will be issued as provisional until the new approved report with no violations is received. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care 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.

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

At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that bottles in both infant rooms,, age 2 room, and age 3 room ere not labeled with both the first and last name of the child. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. During the inspection the staff labeled all the bottles that were missing any information with the first and last name of the child. The specialist observed the labeled bottles with both the first and last name before leaving the facility. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance form the handbook Section 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the child's first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

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

41-02 · Immunization Records

At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed nine child's file had an expired immunization record. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-02 · Student Health and Records

At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed four child's file did not have a current Student Health Examination within 30 days of Enrollment. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-05 · Background Screening Documents

At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff records did not have documentation of five years of employment history in the file. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of the inspection, the fall zone under and around the large climber with red slides and under and around another medium climber with a yellow slide was not 6 inches in depth in all directions for 6 feet. Photos taken. Provided technical assistance from the handbook 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

13-04 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At time of the inspection the counselor observed a knife and a peeler in the unlocked desk drawer in the buickaroos room with age 4 to age 5 and above children. The Director removed both the knife and peeler from the room. The director placed them in a box on a very high shelf in the Yearlings 1 room in accessible to children. Pictures taken. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, biocontaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. 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 20, 2024

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

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

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed that bottles in the hatchlings infant room were not labeled with both the first and last name of the child. During the inspection the staff labeled all the bottles that were missing any information with the first and last name of the child. The counselor observed the labeled bottles with both the first and last name before leaving the facility. Provided technical assistance form the handbook Section 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the child's first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

11-03 · Child Discipline

The staff did not follow the facility written discipline policy and hit a child. The CCRC provided technical assistance explaining all staff should follow the facility written discipline policy

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

39-07 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

Saff 1 failed to report a serious injury to a child (child 1) that required medical attention to the licensing authority (details explained in the complaint form). The Licensing counselor provided technical assistance explaining, CCF Handbook 6.4, E. In the event of serious injury or death, the incident must immediately be reported to the licensing authority

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

44-01 · Personnel Records

Staff and children's records were unavailable/accessible for review by the licensing authority. Records were provided during a follow-up visit on 1/16/24, thus this violation has been resolved. The Licensing counselor provided technical assistance explaining, CCF Handbook 7.4 Personnel Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

Sandboxes must be covered at the end of each day. The covering used must prevent access to the sandbox by animals. The sand covers on the playgrounds did not have a cover on them (Pictures were taken) CCRC gave TA to director

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care 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. Child care 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)Child care 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 ScreeningB. 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) The staff members noted on the supplemental that started in the child care industry more than a year ago did not complete the Introduction Course. The Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance to director and staff members explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

28-01 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

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. In the one year old room bottles and sippy cups brought from home were not labeled or only had a first name (Pictures were taken). The staff person and director were educated by the licensing counselor on the requirement for last and first names on cups and bottles brought from home. The staff person then corrected the attendance sheet, thus this regulation is marked back into compliance

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

Sandboxes must be covered at the end of each day. The covering used must prevent access to the sandbox by animals. The sand covers on the playgrounds did not have a cover on them (Pictures were taken) CCRC gave TA to director

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

46-02 · Daily Attendance

Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. The attendance record for the 1 year old class and the 1 & 2 year old was missing time of arrival for several children. Pictures were taken. CCRC gave TA to teachers and director on the importance of signing every child in and out of the center

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-01 · Training Requirements

Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care 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. Child care 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) Child care 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) The staff members noted on the supplemental that started in the child care industry more than a year ago did not complete the Introduction Course. The Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance to director and staff members explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care 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. Child care 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) Child care 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) The staff members noted on the supplemental that started in the child care industry more than a year ago did not complete the Introduction Course. The Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance to director and staff members explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

30-07 · Diapering

Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table. CCRC observed items unrelated to diaper changing on the diaper changing table (Pictures were taken). CCRC provided TA regarding items that are allowed on the diaper changing table. Items were removed at time of inspection bringing this standard back into compliance

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

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

43-01 · Enrollment Information

Enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority. The staff person responsible of the facility did not have access to the records at time of inspection. During the inspection, the staff responsible advised Child Care Regulation that there were currently 64 children enrolled

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-01 · Personnel Records

Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. D. Copies of training information and credentials as applicable. E. For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or another form containing the same elements of the physician certification, granting medical approval to operate the vehicle, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures, and background screening must also be maintained in the drivers personnel file. F. Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The staff person responsible of the facility did not have access to the records at time of inspection

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

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. Childcare Regulation Counselor observed the rug with the farm animals in the 2 year old room dirty and stained. This needs to be cleaned or replaced (Pictures were taken). TA was provided to staff responsible. Childcare Regulation Counselor also observed the white shelves in the 2 year old room with accumulated dirt and dust. The rug was removed and the shelves were cleaned during the inspection visit

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

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