33-03 · Training Requirements

One childcare employee did not begin the introductory training within 90 days of employment. Staff member log in and started a course and finished a course before inspection was uploaded. Specialist has certificate. The childcare facility handbook states on page 39. 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 childcare 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

Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

44-04 · Personnel Records

Specialist observed that most employees did not have a sign Child Abuse and Neglect reporting form with updated year. Director had all staff sign a new form before the completion of this inspection. The Childcare facility handbook states on page 61. 7.4 Personnel Records C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel

Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

Two cots were touching, and other cots were within 5 or 6 inches of each other. Director and staff separated cots, so they were at least 18" between each. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.6.2 Nap/Sleep Space A. Each child care program must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap. B. When not in use, napping space and indoor floor space may be used interchangeably as indoor floor space. C. 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 the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. D. Napping and sleeping spaces must not be under furniture or against furniture that creates a hazard. E. Napping and sleeping areas must not be in exit areas. All exits must remain clear in accordance with fire safety requirements

Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2024

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

33-03 · Training Requirements

One childcare employee did not begin the introductory training within 90 days of employment. The employee has since started her training. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 4.1 Beginning Training Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the childcare industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the childcare industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the childcare industry in any licensed Florida childcare 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 childcare training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The childcare program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from childcare personnel

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

06-02 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

The facilities' two drivers both had physical examinations that expired in September of 2023. Director stated she would the documentation by October 16, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: E. For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or another form containing the same elements of the physician certification, granting medical approval to operate the vehicle, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures, and background screening must also be maintained in the drivers personnel file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

12-12 · Facility Environment

A fire hazard, (lint built up in the air filters, air filters not changed, vents dirty inside and outside with lint clinging to them), was observed in the facility. Director telephoned maintenance and stated they would have the filters changed and the areas cleaned by October 16, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare 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. B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

01-03 · License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising

One van does not have any license number posted with their facility name and the other van has one number missing. Director stated she would have their license number posted on the van by next week. Florida Statutes state: 402.318 Advertisement.A person, as defined in s. 1.01(3), may not advertise a child care facility, family day care home, or large family child care home without including within such advertisement the state or local agency license number or registration number of such facility or home. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

One staff person was in a room with 17 two-year-old children. Two staff came out from the kitchen and one staff person stayed in the room to put the room in ratio. The Florida s.402.305(4), F.S. state: (4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group. The following ratios were observed during this monitoring: Infants - 6 children - 2 staff Ones - 8 children - 2 staff Ones - 9 children - 2 staff Twos - 17 children - 1 staff Threes - 15 children - 2 staff Fours - 17 children - 2 staff

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

05-04 · Transportation

The facility's transportation logs did not include the signature of the person that did the second sweep of the vehicle. The Director stated that the second sweep of the bus is completed by her daily, she did not sign the form, but will from this point forward. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-03 · Training Requirements

One staff person did not start the introductory training within 90-days of employment. Director stated the employee would start the training this week. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 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 childcare 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

Two new employees did not have a completed Level 2 as there was no out-of-state screening completed at the time of hire. Director completed a rescreening during this monitoring, is awaiting a 45-day letter, and will not let either employee be unsupervised. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

The facility failed to add two new employees to their employment roster. Director added the two new employees during this monitoring. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 5.1 Initial Screening K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2023

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