13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

Children had access to cleaning supplies. An employee locked the cabinet immediately. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2024

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

75-12 · Violation

brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com . D. Enrollment information shall include parental/guardian consent for child care personnel to have access to childs records

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

12-19 · Facility Environment

There is no documentation of the indoor and outdoor play areas. Administrative Assistant stated she would create a log and institute the process today. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

23-06 · Fire Drills

This facility last conducted a fire drill on April 12, 2024, and there is no documented fire drill for the month of May 2024. Administrative Assistant stated conducted a fire drill during this monitoring to substitute for the month of May 2024, and she stated that she would conduct the correct drills going forward. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2024

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

28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

Sippy cups were not labeled with the child's first and last names. Administrative Assistant labeled each sippy cup during this monitoring. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.9.5 Food Handling A. Bottles and sippy cups provided by the facility must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use and do not have to be labeled. B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-05 · Training Requirements

One employee did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. Administrative Assistant stated that the employee will complete all training by July 1, 2024. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 4.3 Break in Service B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re- employment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

41-01 · Immunization Records

Ten children did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. Administrative Assistant stated she would have these forms by tomorrow or these children will not be allowed to remain in the program. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 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. A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. B. 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 prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-02 · Student Health and Records

Five children did not have an acceptable DH3040 in their record. Administrative Assistant stated she would have this information by tomorrow or these children would not be allowed to remain in the program. 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. D. School-aged children attending public or non-public schools are not required to have student health examination and immunization records on file at the child care facility as such records are on file at the school where the child is enrolled. E. If the custodial parents or legal guardians need assistance concerning these requirements, the facility shall refer them to the Department of Health or to the childs physician. F. Medical records in this section are the property of the custodial parent or legal guardian and must be returned to them when the child withdraws from the facility. The medical records are transferable if the child attends another facility. G. Any child who has or is at an increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and requires additional services must have a current Emergency Care Plan, prepared by the parent/guardian or physician, included in the childs file and readily accessible for those caring for the child. Child care personnel caring for a child with an Emergency Care Plan must be trained to recognize and respond appropriately to a medical emergency

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

Two employee records did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Administrative Assistant had the employees complete these forms 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: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. 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 Jun 6, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-01 · Background Screening Documents

Two employees did not have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements in their record. Administrative Assistant completed these forms during this monitoring. 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

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2024

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

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

One employee did not have documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance in her record. Administrative Assistant stated they would have a screening completed this week. 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. 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: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Background Screening Documents

One employee did not have a new background screening completed after a 90-day break in service. Administrative Assistant stated they would have this employee rescreened this week. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 5.2 Re-Screening C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse as several individuals need to be added and several individuals need to be removed. Administrative Assistant stated they cannot access the clearinghouse at this time. 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 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.