07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

During the inspection, the director advised that currently there is one transportation vehicle, a 1998 Ford E250 (42407) that was last inspected on 8/2/2024 and is insured through Progressive Express Ins with an effective date of 1/3/2025. 7-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the vehicle alarm was not operational in that the vehicle alarm did not go off within 60 seconds of the vehicle being turned off. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 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 from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

12-07 · Facility Environment

12-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the vehicle had safety deficiency with a moderate potential for harm, in that front console was detached from the main body of the vehicle, the interior plastic cover (under the steering wheel) was detached exposing the wires within, and the review mirror was detached on the on the floor of the vehicle. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 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.

12-02 · Facility Environment

12-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a couch in the middle room that was not in good repair, in that the seating portion of the couch was dented in and when you lift the top of the seat, there is foam sticking out and boards broken. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, 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.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

17-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were hazards with a low potential to harm children on the outdoor play area, in that there were multiple mushrooms growing and grass/plants not maintained in that there were areas of the outdoor play area that were overgrown and there were plants growing out of the sand box. Licensing Specialist also observed a plastic picnic table that did not have the bench (sitting space) attached, in that the bench portion was laying on the ground. Licensing Specialist also observed a metal rake on the outdoor play area. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A: The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

23-23 · Fire Drills

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that one classrooms emergency exit was blocked, in that there was a giant floor pillow taking up the entire width of the hallway, blocking the doorway leading to the hallway. During the inspection, the director removed the giant floor pillow. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.3 The exits must be clearly marked, identifying the path to safety in case of an emergency, at all times during the operation of the child care facility. The exits must not be blocked at any time

Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

32-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that did not had enough mulch to meet the 6 inch depth requirement around the permanent play structures on the outdoor play area, in that the depth of mulch measured at 0 inches in depth (can see the dirt) at the yellow spring loaded car, 0 inches in depth (can see the dirt/grass) at the spring loaded blue airplane, and 4 inches in depth at the blue and yellow slide. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 39 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. 2. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. 3. If the play area was approved by the Department prior to January 1, 2020 and does not meet the 6-foot fall/use zone requirement, then the facility must submit a written notification, including photographs and layout of the play area, to the Department prior to or on April 1, 2020, notifying its intention to continue to operate using the prior approved play area. However, if the permanent or stationary playground equipment is moved or replaced then the standard would apply, and 6 feet of use zone must be provided. Any new equipment added would be required to have the 6 feet of use zone in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 4 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 4 of the 4 employee records. Counselor reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. REMINDER: In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hours of early literacy training within 12 months of the child care industry state date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: The Background Screening Clearinghouse will generate e-mails and send you, the provider, a reminder at 60, 30, and 21 days prior to the retention date expiration. Please note, you will only receive that notification for the staff that are on your facility/home roster. Please keep your roster current in the Clearinghouse to avoid confusion on expiration dates, or unwanted notifications. 45-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the Background Screening Clearinghouse Roster was not maintained in that there was 1 employee (substitute) that was not added to the roster within 10 days of their hire date and 1 employee that did not have an end date within 10 days of their last day. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

08-04 · Seat Belts/Child Restraints

8-04: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 seat belt in the vehicle that was not operational in that the seat belt latch plates was jammed into the buckle and would not detach. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained (in the vehicle and/or on file). Child safety restraint must be replaced if they have been recalled, are past the manufacturers date of use expiration date, or have been involved in a crash that meets the U.S. Department of Transportation crash severity criteria or the manufacturers criteria for replacement of restraints after a crash, as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C- 22.001(7)(v), F.A.C

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-02 · Facility Environment

The facility's fence on the north and south end was not in good repair 12.2 An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

The facility fence on the south end is in need of repair at the base of the fence 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. B. The outdoor area must be designed to allow child care personnel to clearly see children while playing on all equipment. C. The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures. D. Children must not come into contact with any surface or equipment which poses a burn risk. E. The facilitys outdoor play area must be fenced as required by local ordinances to prevent access by children to all water hazards within or adjacent to outdoor play areas, such as pools, ditches, retention ponds, and fish ponds. F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided. 3.6 Napping/Sleeping Requirements For the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

24-11 · Food Preparation Area

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the food waste garbage in the middle room did not have a tight fitted lid. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Leak-proof, non-absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily. 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space. A. A food preparation area is required for facilities that choose to prepare food in a manner consistent with the definition of preparation of food. Specific requirements for the food preparation area include: 1. Ventilation provided either by mechanical or natural means to provide fresh air and control of unpleasant odors, such as a fan, vent, or open window with a screen. 2. Smooth, nonabsorbent food contact surfaces with no unsealed cracks or seams. Food-contact surfaces are surfaces of equipment, countertops, utensils, etc., that food comes into contact with during food preparation. 3. Food equipment maintained and stored in a sanitary manner and out of the reach of children. 4. Shielded lighting. Page 4 of 9 Name: CORE Early Education & Learning Center LLC License #: C12MA0150 Address: 605 13th Ave W Palmetto FL 34221 Type: Renewal Date: 01/22/2024 5. Nonabsorbent and easily-cleaned walls, flooring, and floor covering. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 30 6. Easily cleanable and replaceable ceiling in the event of water and other damage, mildew or mold. 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided. 8. Leak-proof, non-absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the outdoor play equipment was not in good repair. Licensing Specialist observed a spring loaded yellow car was missing steering wheel (steering wheel was still in the car), the wooden bench on the metal house was rotting/peeling away, the walking platform on the large plastic climber was cracked, the wooden board on the picnic table was detached, and the small plastic climber had a crack on the blue slide. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

32-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not meet the 6 inch depth requirement around the permanent play structures. Licensing Specialist measured the depth of mulch at the metal slide and observed that it was 2 inches and the red climbing dome did not have 6 inches of mulch 6 feet around the perimeter of the equipment. Licensing Specialist observed that the spring loaded four seat bouncer, the blue spring loaded airplane, and the metal gymnastics bar did not have proper fall zone material in that the material under the equipment was hay. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 39 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the fire extinguisher training within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-13 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the School Readiness pre-service training before they were left alone with the children. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

43-03 · Enrollment Information

43-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 22 childrens file that did not have the documentation that the custodial parents had received a copy of the Know Your Child Care Facility brochure. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Documentation from parent/guardian for receipt of Know Your Child Care Facility brochure, food and nutrition polices, Influenza Virus Guide to Parents brochure, and Distracted Adult brochure

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.