33-03 · Training Requirements

Two staff did not begin their introductory training within 90 days of hire. Staff have started their courses since and are now in compliance. 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 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 child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

40-17 · Medication

One child's medication had expired. Administrative Assistant stated she would return the medication to the parents today. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

One child did not have a valid DH Form 3040 in their record. Director stated they would have a new physical within ten days. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 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. 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.

44-04 · Personnel Records

Three employee records did not contain a current CF-FSP 5337 form in their personnel record. Director obtained updated forms from the three employees during this monitoring. 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: 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 childcare personnel

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

One employee was not added to the roster within 10 days of when the individual received a childcare eligible result and was hired at the facility. Director added employee during this monitoring. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 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. K. The employer/owner/operator must add childcare personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a childcare 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 Sep 21, 2023

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

12-07 · Facility Environment

The four-year-old classroom had window coverings, including the cords to the window coverings, which were dangling down the side of the window and were accessible to children. Staff wound the cords up and attached them to the top of the window covering. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements D. Strangulation hazards, strings, and cords long enough to encircle a childs neck such as those on toys and window coverings must not be accessible to children in care

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2023

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

19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

Napping children did not have distance of 18" between each sleeping space. Staff moved children at least 18" apart during this monitoring. 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 Aug 18, 2023

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