11-03 · Child Discipline

The two staff members failed to follow the discipline policy as both staff members are seen on video grabbing a child by both of her arms leaving a bruise. One staff member grabbed the child by both arms in the classroom while the other teacher grabbed the child when they were outside on the playground. Both teachers admitted to grabbing the child by the arm. 2.8 Child Discipline A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies The facility is to conduct an all-staff meeting discussing the importance of following the discipline policy. A copy of the discipline policy is to be signed by each staff member and placed in their staff folder. The signature will indicated that they have read and understand the policy. A copy of the meeting notes including signature of all staff in attendance and a copy of the discipline policy is to be provided to the specialist as corrective action. The facility is also to derive a safety plan discussing the steps that they will take to prevent an incident of occurring again. Safety measures should be put in place to assist the staff when behavioral problems occur in the classroom that they have safety measures in place to prevent the teachers from becoming overwhelmed. A copy of the safety plan is to be provided to the licensing specialist for corrective action

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-01 · Immunization Records

Refer to the supplemental for the child who needs an updated record for their file. 7.1 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 65C-22.001(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.. 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. Counselor reviewed a total of 157 records for total enrollment at the childcare facility

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has been in the industry since 2019, has not completed the required training in order to work in the child care industry. 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 40 care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel

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07-03 · Vehicle Requirements

The four vans that is used at the facility inspections have all expired. All vans will need to be inspected. 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle

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Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

41-01 · Immunization Records

Refer to the supplemental for the child who needs an updated record for their file. 7.1 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 65C-22.001(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. Rilya Wilson Act In efforts to meet House Bill 1435 requirements, the Office of Child Care Regulation has developed the Rilya Wilson Act flyer that will be included in all initial and renewal application packets. The flyer outlines the providers responsibilities for ensuring continuity of care and reporting absences of children in out-of-home placement that are enrolled at their facility/home. Please carefully review the Rilya Wilson Act flyer. Distracted Adult Flyer House Bill 1079 amended s. 402.305(9), F.S. requiring operators of child care facilities and homes to provide parents/guardians with information pertaining to the dangers of leaving a child in a vehicle, including tips for prevention, during the months of April and September. Documentation that the Distracted Adult flyer has been shared with parents/guardians must be kept by providers. Counselor reviewed a total of 155 records for total enrollment at the child care facility

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

Refer to the supplemental for the child who needs an updated record for their file. 7.2 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. Counselor reviewed a total of 155 records for total enrollment at the child care facility

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.