07-06 · Technical assistance is provided to ensure that the alarm system is always operating properly

During this inspection, the alarm system in the 2023 Van was inoperable

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

12-06 · Technical assistance is provided to ensure that playground equipment be inspected to ensure that children in care are not hurt or injured

Two Tricycles were observed on the playground without pads on the pedals. Resolved: Two Tricycles were removed from the playground

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

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

03-01 · Technical assistance was provided to the Provider on how the facility could stay in ratio. The facility should stay in ratio at all times

2:31 (5/1's, 2/2's, 9/3's, 15/4's) A Teacher came into the classroom and six children, and a teacher went into another classroom. 2:25 (1/2's, 9/3's, 15/4's) 1:6 (5/1's, 1/2's)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

42-02 · Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that 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(8)(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. 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

Counselor found that a child student health examination form expired on 12/28/22. The Provider should get a current student health examination form for the child

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-02 · Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that childcare personnel should have a level 2 background screening

Counselor found that childcare personnel was missing a level 2 clearinghouse screening. A level 2 background screening should be completed for the childcare personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

23-12 · Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that child care personnel should have a current attendance and the parent contact information during all fire drills

During the inspection Counselor observed that the facility failed to have the Parent contact information during a fire drill. The Provider should complete a fire drill and ensure that the parent contact information is in the possession of the child care personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

29-16 · Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that Employees, volunteers, substitutes, and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. The use of hand sanitizers does not substitute for handwashing. If children are sleeping overnight in the program facility, program staff must ensure accepted bedtime routines are practiced, such as brushing teeth and washing face and hands. For facilities that prepare food, non- disposable food equipment, tableware, and utensils utilized for food preparation must be properly cleaned by pre-rinsing or scraping, washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and air drying. If the Child Care Facility lacks adequate dishwashing and sanitation described in this section for dishes, equipment and utensils, only disposable single-use items may be used. All single service items must be discarded after each use. Food equipment, tableware and utensils used to prepare food must be washed and sanitized on-site except when a catered is used and the caterer is responsible for dishwashing as evidenced by a written agreement. The first compartment must be used for washing; the second compartment must be used for rinsing; and the third compartment must be used for sanitizing

Counselor observed that in the two- and three-year-old classroom that the diaper changing table did not have a hand hygiene procedure posted. The Director posted the hand hygiene procedure by the diaper changing table

Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-03 · Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that a Child Care Facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment, and offer play activities suitable to the age and development of each child. 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. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a minimum of 6 inches in depth of loose ground cover (such as but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) or other shock absorbing protective surface under the equipment and within the fall zone that provides resilience, and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the fall zone area

Counselor observed rust and chipped paint on two stationary cars, a slide handle, a swing set handle, on a basketball hoop, and on the monkey bar steps on the outdoor play equipment. The play equipment should be repainted

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.