07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

License specialist observed the vehicle system alarm was not working at time of inspection. The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay fro m the time the ignition is turned off after activation ofthe alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 2. List of approved alarm manufacturers may be found on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare . 3. Alarms must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations. 4. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. above. Under this allowance, the existing alarm system must always be properly maintained in working order. Should at any time the alarm system require replacement, the new system must be selected from the Departments approved list referenced in 2.5.4 F.2. above

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

License specialist observed one student missing health examination form in their file. Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) 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 forms are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. C. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

License specialist observed 1 personnel missing level 2 screening clearance. At time of inspection, the provider obtained the clearance form and placed in personnel files. Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3 5 Background Screening 5.1 Initial Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. A. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predatorand sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. All fingerprints must be submitted and processed through the Background Screening Clearinghouse and therefore a LiveScan vendor that is Clearinghouse compatible must be used for submission of fingerprints

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed two child care personnel monitoring 9 children ages infant to two years old. One two year old was moved into another classroom during the inspection

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

44-04 · Personnel Records

At time of inspection, licensing specialist did not observe the current Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting form inside of the personnel files. The form was signed during the inspection

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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

45-01 · Background Screening Documents

At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements form completed inside of the personnel file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

30-01 · Diapering

At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the handwashing sink inside of the infant classroom

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

At the time of inspection, counselor observed expired immunization records inside of the children files

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-07 · Training Requirements

At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the 10 in-service hours completed for personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-01 · Personnel Records

At time of inspection, counselor did not observe a current and complete application inside of the personnel files

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-05 · Personnel Records

At time of inspection, counselor observed an individual volunteering prior to volunteering. Completed at time of inspection, form was completed during inspection

Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

At time of inspection, counselor did not observe current background screening for personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

32-05 · Outdoor Equipment

At time of inspection, the physical environment log was not completed since March 2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

05-04 · Transportation

At time of inspection, counselor observed the transportation log missing information

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

05-07 · Transportation

At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the emergency contact information inside of the vehicle for the children being transported

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

At time of inspection, counselor did not observe current immunization records inside of the children's files

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

At time of inspection, counselor did not observe current student health exams inside of the children files

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

43-05 · Enrollment Information

At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the food/nutrition policy inside of the children files

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.