45-09 · Background Screening Documents

The facility did not maintain an up-to-date Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. One of the five child care employees was not added to the roster as required by the CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K. This is classified as a Class 3 violation

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

12-09 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider by asking them to place items in a secure location that is out of reach of children. Additionally, a pest control report was requested

Non- Compliance Description During the inspection, LS found a rodent glue trap in the children's restroom

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

23-04 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider by informing them that the facility needs to have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children

Non- Compliance Description During the renewal inspection, there were no fire extinguishers in the facility. Childcare personnel and LS looked around the facility and found nowhere to find them

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

24-23 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider by explaining the CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1, and informing the provider that the thermometer needs to be available at all times in the freezer. The child care staff initially told LS that the refrigerator was only for the use of the owner and director when I asked for the thermometer. However, when I inquired about where the children's refrigerator was, they changed their story and said that it was also for the children's use

Non- Compliance Description: During the inspection, the freezer did not have a thermometer

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

29-16 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider to ensure that hand hygiene procedures were posted in accordance with the children's age

Non- Compliance Description During the renewal inspection, one of the children's operating/in-use restrooms did not have the posted for Hand hygiene procedures

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider by instructing them to review the provider handbook and ensure that all children have up-to-date immunization records

Non- Compliance Description "LS found that one out of ten immunizations had expired."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-01 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider, informing them that personnel records or copies of records need to be available for review by the licensing authority during inspections

Non- Compliance Description During the inspection, LS was unable to access the files because the director was off-site and had the keys, resulting in the fields being locked

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider on how to add the child care personnel to the Employee Roster-Clearinghouse

Non- Compliance Description During the inspection, there were two new hires, but one was not added to the Employee Roster Clearinghouse

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

47-05 · Access/Child Safety

Non- Compliance Description During the renewal inspection, LS was denied access to one of the classrooms named Australia which is in the licensed capacity. The provider received technical assistance and the operator was informed that during an inspection, the Licensing Specialist (LS) needs access to the childcare facility. If a door is locked, the key must be kept inside the facility at all times, even in case of an emergency

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

47-06 · Access/Child Safety

Non- Compliance Description During the inspection, LS did not have access to the facility records. According to the employee, They did not know where the records were. Then called the director and was told that there were no keys at the facility to access the records so LS had to go another day to access the record. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider by informing the employees and director that LS needs to have access to the files during business hours to complete an inspection

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-05 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider on how to obtain a copy of the website and give it to the childcare personnel for signing

Non-Compliance Description: During the inspection, one childcare personnel did not have the Volunteer Acknowledgement Not On File on record

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-06 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider on how to obtain a copy

Non-Compliance Description: During the inspection, The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked on File

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

04-18 · Supervision

Non-Compliance Description: An unscreened staff member was left alone in classroom 2 with 9 children between the ages of 4 and 5 years. This action violates the regulations outlined in s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and CCF Handbook, Section 5.2, C. The provider received technical assistance and immediately achieved compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

23-07 · Fire Drills

Non- Compliance Description Additional days were allocated to the provider due to the federal holiday and the following weekends when the center is closed. During the inspection, the family services counselor noted that alternate evacuation routes, napping/sleeping arrangements, and emergency lockdown procedures were not conducted in the year. Additionally, the section for documenting the dates of fire extinguisher checks was not filled out correctly. The provider received technical assistance on how to conduct a fire drill during the licensure year, which included guidance on necessary elements and form completion

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

28-02 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider by explaining that all child sippy cups need to be labeled with their names

Non- Compliance Description During the inspection, some of the children's sippy cups were not labeled with the child's name

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

30-06 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider by requesting the replacement of the diaper changing pad cover

Non-Compliance Description: During the inspection, the Family Services Counselor noted that the surface of the diaper changing pad cover was old, broken, and dirty

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-02 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider by informing them that their staff cannot become childcare personnel until the training has begun

Non- Compliance Description: During the inspection, it was noted that one of the seven childcare personnel had not completed the necessary training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

34-03 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider by informing them that all childcare personnel need to have their transcripts on record

Non- Compliance Description: During the inspection, it was noted that three out of seven childcare personnel did not have training transcripts, and active staff credential verification was not on file for childcare personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

41-01 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider by coaching them on how to obtain a copy online or by asking the parents

Non- Compliance Description: Seven out of twenty-two children did not have valid immunization certification

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-01 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider on how to obtain a copy of the form needed and explained each missing form

Non-Compliance Description: During the inspection, four of the seven childcare personnel records were incomplete, missing all documents except the job application

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider on how to obtain a copy of the website and give it to the childcare personnel for signing

Non-Compliance Description: During the inspection, 4 out of 7 childcare personnel did not have the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually on record

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-01 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider by asking them to add the missing form to the file of each staff member and informing them of the form's location

Non- Compliance Description: During the inspection, four out of seven did not have the CF-FSP Form 5131, which outlines the Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-02 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider on how to obtain a copy of the website

Non- Compliance Description: During the inspection, 4 out of 7 childcare personnel were missing documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-06 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider on how to obtain a copy of the website and give it to the childcare personnel for signing

Non- Compliance Description: During the inspection, 4 out of 7 childcare personnel did not have the Attestation of Good Moral Character on record

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

Non- Compliance Description: The employee roster in the provider's clearinghouse is not up to date. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider by explaining how to update the clearinghouse when new employees start or leave. the provider has 5 days to remove or add the childcare personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

47-08 · Access/Child Safety

Non-Compliance Description: During the inspection, two new childcare personnel were found in the classroom with the 2 to 3-year-old children. The provider initially claimed they had just been hired, but then stated they were volunteers, and later said they were being monitored before being hired. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the childcare personnel only had a job application signed with the date of May 17, 2023, and the provider claimed they were employees at the center. Additionally, the childcare personnel provided conflicting information about their roles at the facility and one of them left after getting a scar. This situation involves misrepresented information, impersonation, or the provision of fraudulent information to the family services counselor. The provider was given technical assistance by explaining that it is a violation to misrepresent information, impersonate, or provide fraudulent information related to the child care facility to a parent/guardian, licensing authority, or law enforcement, as per s. 402.319(1)(f), F.S. FSC checks if both childcare personnel were in compliance with DCF rules and regulations to work or volunteer at the facility

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-06 · Technical assistance was given that , cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up activities that are part of the daily routine. General cleaning refers to cleaning necessary to maintain a sanitary environment but that does not pose a hazard to children, such as wiping the table after lunch, soaking toys in a tub on the countertop, or sweeping. This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling. due at the time of inspection

FSC conducted a complaint regarding a child, the provider admit to having a fan in the classroom to dry the floors because of cleaning while children are in the classroom

Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023

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

39-03 · Technical assistance was given that all accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur

FSC ask provider for incident/accident report and none was completed

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

75-12 · Violation

brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com. D. Enrollment information shall include parental/guardian consent for child care personnel to have access to childs records

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

21-11 · Technical assistance was given that, each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring

FSC observed in the 3-5 year old class bathroom sink is missing a handle and a tile is also missing. The toilet seat is discolored, need to be change

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.