12-02 · Facility Environment

The facility was noted to be situated at the edge of the woods, where there were broken items. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-19 · Facility Environment

The outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety issues Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. 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 Jan 14, 2025

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

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

There was a stick with nails in the playground area and a metal bar next to the playground. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2025

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

32-09 · Outdoor Equipment

Dirty water was sitting in a plastic container in the children's play area. This could lead to contamination and introduce harmful bacteria, Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. All equipment used the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations and allow for water drainage. Any open containers with water must be emptied immediately after use, i.e. pots, toys, or other equipment that collects water

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-05 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

The fence was measured, and it doesn't meet the outdoor play space fencing or walls' minimum height of 4 feet. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build- up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

There was a gate with an opening larger than 3 inches, which allows children to exit the outdoor play area and access the street. Additionally, there is another gap of more than 3 inches with exposed wires near the AC unit in the playground area. This situation poses a potential risk to the children, as the accessible wires could cause harm. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build- up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

18-12 · Bedding and Linens

Cots were stacked up with the linens still on three cots. Also, the cots are dirty and need to be cleaned. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

The children were not maintaining a minimum distance of 18 inches between napping or sleeping spaces from each other or from unanchored to the ground furniture. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as a wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2025

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

19-04 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

A child was observed sleeping close to furniture, not maintaining a distance of 18 inches from it, and the furniture was not secured to the ground. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. Napping and sleeping spaces must not be under furniture or against furniture that creates a hazard

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2025

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

21-11 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

The sink handle in the baby's room is broken and needs repair. Additionally, the children's restroom toilet needs to be cleaned and repaired at the bottom of the ring. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

27-06 · Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources

The provider does not retain the Food Acceptance Log records for 12 months. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

30-05 · Diapering

The diaper changing surface in the baby's room was not cleaned and had dry feces on it. Additionally, in the other classroom, the diapering pad had a yellow stain on it. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2025

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

31-03 · Indoor Equipment

At the playground, a child's red rider trike was left in use without the pedal, just the metal part remained for pedaling. Additionally, the seat had a crack in it. The other yellow rider trike was also in an unsafe condition; it was broken and not being properly cleaned or maintained. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, toys, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil, and clean. Equipment and furnishings must be arranged to allow direct supervision of children by child care personnel from all areas within a room/play area. Bookshelves, televisions, and other heavy furnishings must be stable and secured as to not pose a threat of falling over. In efforts to prevent children from climbing to dangerous heights or enabling them to reach hazardous items, chairs, and other furnishings must be placed away from cabinets and shelves. The program should make accommodations to the program environment and schedule so that children with special needs may participate

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

31-05 · Indoor Equipment

Outside in the playground, the children's toys were dirty and not kept in a sanitary condition. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. Toys, equipment, and furnishings must be safe and maintained in a sanitary condition following a routine schedule of cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting. These items must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected immediately or prior to another childs use if exposed to bodily fluids, such as saliva. Facilities must have a written routine schedule for cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas. This schedule must include items to be cleaned, sanitized, or disinfected on a daily or weekly basis. Daily indoor equipment items include but are not limited to: counter/table tops, toys, drinking fountains, floors, diaper pails, toilets, and sinks. Weekly indoor equipment items include, but are not limited to: linens, machine washable cloth toys, play activity centers, dress-up clothes, cribs, mats, and cots

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

At the playground, the metal sidebar is broken, and the piants on the poles are shearing off in different places. It has not been properly cleaned or maintained. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations and allow for water drainage. Any open containers with water must be emptied immediately after use, i.e. pots, toys, or other equipment that collects water

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-05 · Personnel Records

The prover's daughter was volunteering at the center but did not have a file on site. A copy of the form was given to the volunteer and completed before the inspection finished. Technical Assistance was provided to the provider. 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

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2025

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

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

Non-Compliance Description: The employee roaster shows 15 active staff counted the directed showing twice on the roster but there are only 9 active staff at the center Technical Assistance was provided to the provider by expelling the new director that they only have 5 days to remove or add staff from/to the roaster

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

Non-Compliance Description: FSC reviewed all 47 children's enrollment and health records for compliance. Four of them were expired, and there were no new enrollments since the last inspection

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

11-03 · Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies

Non-Compliance Description: LS observed AP/child care personnel tried to get child's attention by yelling at him, but when the child didn't stop, child care personnel went to grab his hand. However, child care personnel accidentally hit child on the head instead. It was resolved once LS brought it to the owner's attention

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

47-01 · Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook: Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited

Non-Compliance Description: LS observed the childcare personnel was yelling at the children while walking outside to the playground

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-02 · Fire Drills

TA: 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. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 27 • Last fire drill was conducted on 1/25/23 • One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 1/25/23 • One fire drill during napping/sleeping times was done on 2/3/23 and • One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority was done on 2/3/23 • One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 1/13/23 and • One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill was done on (pending) • Fire inspection has (NOV)dated 1/18/23

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.