32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed mulch less than six inches high around fall zone. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 foot in front of the slide it was measuring 5 1/2 inches, the left side at 5 foot the mulch was reading at 3 inches. The director was given until May 7, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.12.D.1- Outdoor Equipment. 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. 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.

12-02 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the room leading to the playground there are holes in the dry wall by the door that leads to the playground and the dry wall is able to be peeled where the holes are. There is a hole in the wall by the fire alarm system. At the bottom of the door leading to the playground there is rust on the door hinge. The director was given until May 7, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- 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.

12-07 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cords hanging down and or in the reach of the children in the following rooms infants, VPK, 2 year old's and in the hallways in front of the 2 year old room and in front of the kitchen. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the cords and put the cords tight to the wall. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 D.- 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 Apr 7, 2025

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

12-12 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a buildup of dust on the vents in the bathroom that is in the VPK classroom and the bathroom in the 2 year old room. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by cleaning the vents. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 B.- General Health and Safety Requirements. 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

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025

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

12-18 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 outlets that were not tamper resistant did not have a outlet cover on them. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by putting outlet covers in the outlet. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1, I.- General Health and Safety Requirements. - I. All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025

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

17-02 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the shed was open and unlocked with the following items stored inside the shed paint, shovel, yard tools, hoses, etc. On the truck the steering wheel is cracked and broken and the wood panel is lifting up. There is a hole on the building wall and there is a orange foam sticking out of the corners of the building. The yellow car the steering wheel is cracked. On the small fence in the back of the playground there is small nails sticking out. The pallets that are on the side of the building in the back of the playground by the tires is peeling. The shade covering is hanging down on top of the jungle gym. The director stated that they just received the jungle gym, truck and yellow car on Friday afternoon. The playground is being closed until the repairs are done. Extra time was given so the provider can do the repairs on the weekend as there are multiple items/repairs needed. The director was given until April 21, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. 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.

23-02 · Fire Drills

The last fire drill was conducted on 4/7/25 with licensing specialist. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 5/2025. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 3/20/24. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire inspection was not conducted annually in that the last inspection was conducted on 3/20/24. The director was given until April 21, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. Extra time was given due to the owner/operator needs to coordinate with the fire inspector and what fits into his/her schedule. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.2,A Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

28-04 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the infant room in the freezer there were 3 bags of breast milk that were not labeled with the childs first and last name. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by discarding the breast milk. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6 Breastmilk, Infant Formula, and Food B. The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, child care personnel must put the label on when the formula or food is received

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025

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

23-24 · Fire Drills

year. The director was given until May 7, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 A-D Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration onchildren ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of thefollowing areas (college level courses will be accepted):1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectiousdiseases, sudden infant death syndrome, emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, shaken baby syndrome, use of safe sleep practices, administration of medicine, emergency preparedness, and handling of hazardous materials;2. Pediatric CPR;3. First Aid (may be taken to meet the in-service requirement only once every two years);4. Nutrition;5. Child development - typical and atypical;6. Child transportation and safety;7. Behavior management;8. Working with families; Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 439. Design and use of child-oriented space;10. Community, health and social service resources;11. Child abuse;12. Child care for multilingual children;13. Working with children with disabilities in child care;14. Safety in outdoor play;15. Literacy;16. Guidance and discipline;17. Computer technology;18. Leadership development/program management and child care personnelsupervision;19. Age-appropriate lesson planning;20. Homework assistance for school-age care;21. Food safety training;22. Developing special interest centers/spaces and environments;23. Other course areas relating to child care or child care management;24. Any of the online courses offered through the Departments child care website. B. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CFFSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in- service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority. C. All child care personnel employed in the industry beyond 15 months, who change employment from one child care program to another during the fiscal year must complete the annual in-service training requirement. D. Child care personnel not in compliance with the annual in-service training requirement described in this section must complete the remaining in-service training requirement within 30 days of the noncompliance finding by the licensing authority. These hours cannot be used to meet the current years in service training requirements

33-16 · Training Requirements

During the time of inspection, the Owner advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 6 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 6 of the 6 employee records. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by completing the second class on June 1, 2025. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel that did not complete the additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Preservice. 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

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed two personnel that did not have the eligible background screening in their file for the specialist to review. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection the director printed out the Background Screening from the clearinghouse. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents 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

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025

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

13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of the inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed a black trash bag full of spray paint on the children playground. The director removed the bag of spray paint at the time of the inspection. TA: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 22 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 Jul 25, 2024

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

17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of the inspection licensing specialist observed and photograph gaps at the bottom of the playground fence. Be sure to complete by due date. TA:Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 24 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 build up 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

23-06 · Fire Drills

At the time of the inspection licensing specialist did not observe any fire drill. The log was unable to provide licensing with fire drill log. Be sure to complete by due date. TA:Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 27 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.B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of the inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed mulch less than six inches high around fall zone. Be sure to complete by due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.12.D.1- Outdoor Equipment. 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. 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.

12-01 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed two large rooms plus the kitchen that were closed and currently used as storage area. The three classrooms cannot be used as a classroom until a licensing specialist observes the room to be clear of all clutter and ready to serve as classrooms once again. Director stated that this is due to current deep cleaning and the classrooms will be ready next week 7/8/2024. Be sure to have rooms ready for operation and cleared of all clutter by due date. TA Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 20 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed the classroom connected to the four- and five-year-old filled with clutter and cannot be utilize for children in care. Be sure to complete by due date. TA: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 20 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.

17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed outdoor playground fence open which could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. Owner locked outdoor fencing onto the latch resolving the noncompliance. TA: 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 build up 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

Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024

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

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed sand box area not covered. Be sure to fix by due date. TA: Childcare Facility Handbook Page | 39 G. Sandboxes must be covered at the end of each day. The covering used must prevent access to the sandbox by animals

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

36-01 · CPR Requirements

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed all childcare personnel CPR expired. Be sure to complete by due date. TA: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 41 One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

45-01 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed incomplete 5131 form. The owner was able to complete the missing information at the time of inspection. TA: Childcare Facility Handbook Page | 62 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

Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024

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

12-01 · Facility Environment

At the time of reinspection, licensing specialist observed that two of the three classrooms were cleared of all clutter. The infant room and the two-year-old classroom were ready to serve the appropriate age groups. The owner stated that the last room cannot be open until the kitchen area is completed. Owner stated that the kitchen area will be completed, and the classroom will be cleared out by April 5, 2024. TA Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, toys, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and clean. Equipment and furnishings must be arranged to allow direct supervision of children by child care personnel from all areas within a room/play area. Bookshelves, televisions, and other heavy furnishings must be stable and secured as to not pose a threat of falling over. In efforts to prevent children from climbing to dangerous heights or enabling them to reach hazardous items, chairs and other furnishings must be placed away from cabinets and shelves. The program should make accommodations to the program environment and schedule so that children with special needs may participate. A. A child care facility must make available toys, equipment, and furnishings suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

23-17 · Fire Drills

At the time of reinspection, no emergency preparedness drills were conducted according to the records. There were no drills documented for the licensing specialist to review at the time of reinspection. Be sure to conduct an emergency drill by the due date. TA Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

09-03 · Planned Activities

At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed that activity plans were not posted in the classrooms. The director stated that the classrooms are in the process of a deep cleaning and the board where the activity plans would be posted were just taken down earlier in the day. Be sure to have the daily activity plans posted in the classroom by the due date. TA Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth. The written plan also must include scheduled activities that: A. Promote emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth; B. Do not have children left in confining devices such as car seats as an alternative to active play or adult/child interaction, supervision, or discipline; C. Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day. D. Include both active and quiet play. Active play includes outdoor activities a minimum of twice per day, weather permitting. E. Include meals, snacks, and nap times, if appropriate for the age and the times children are in care. F. Provide adequate time and space for infants, birth to 12 months, in care to engage in activities that promote development of movement skills (tummy time, crawling, turning over, sitting, etc.). Infant seats (swings, bouncers, etc.) must be used only for short periods of time, no more than 15 to 30-minute intervals per infant and no more than two times per day that the child is in care. Infants in care shall be provided opportunities for outdoor time each day that weather permits. G. An appropriate daily schedule provides flexibility and contains transition periods that help children move smoothly from one activity to another. H. Providers are encouraged to inform parents and legal guardians of their childs activities on a daily basis

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

36-02 · CPR Requirements

At the time of inspection licensing specialist reviewed the 6 staff files and none of the staff had current CPR with skills demonstration. Be sure to have staff trained in first aid and CPR with skills demonstration noted on the certificates by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed three rooms that were closed and currently used as storage area. The three classrooms can not be used as a classroom until a licensing specialist observes the room to be clear of all clutter and ready to serve as classrooms once again. Director stated that this is due to current deep cleaning and the classrooms will be ready for reinspection on 3/18/24. Be sure to have rooms ready for operation and cleared of all clutter by due date. TA 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

15-05 · Licensed Capacity

At the time of reinspection, the infant, one year old, two-year-old and 3 yr. old classroom did not have capacity posted. The director explained that the two-year-old and 3 yr old classroom are currently closed. All classroom capacity signs were posted in the classrooms. TA The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed the gate to the playground area was not attached by hinges. It was leaning against the back wall of the fence area and the middle latch was attached to the building but the gate could be knocked over if leaned on as it was only attached by the one middle latch on the gate lock. Be sure to have the gate reattached to the playground fencing by due date. TA 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

23-09 · Fire Drills

At the time of reinspection, director stated she could not locate the fire drill log. A fire drill was completed with licensing specialist present bringing the fire drill log back into compliance. TA Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-17 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, the emergency preparedness drill log was not available for review at the time of inspection. Be sure to conduct an emergency preparedness drill by due date. TA Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed staff transcripts documenting incompletion of Part 1 and Part 2 of introductory training. Be sure to have staff complete the introductory training by due date. TA Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection licensing counselor reviewed staff files and one file did not have documentation of level 2 clearinghouse screening. The director was able to print out a copy of the screening results bringing this back into compliance. TA 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

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

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

33-06 · Training Requirements

At the time of reinspection, two of the three staff members resigned their positions and the other remaining staff member still does not have her ELC 5 hour training completed. Be sure to have this completed by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

23-09 · Fire Drills

At the time of reinspection, director stated that the fire drill log was at her house for the past year. She was only able to show a fire drill lop for May - July 2023. Please be sure to keep one entire year on file at the center. Be sure to have the past year log on site by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

Two of the staff have resigned their positions and the last remaining staff member still does not have her 40 hour introductory requirement meet

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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

All bottles and sippy cups must be labeled with child's first and last name. TA was given to have tape with teacher's to label sippy cups and bottles as they arrive with first and last names if the parent's do not label them. Be sure to have teacher's label the bottles and sippy cups daily upon arrival with first and last names by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

28-05 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

Upon inspection, bottles were moved to the refrigerator in the classroom. Bottles were being stored in lunch box type coolers with ice packs from families. The center has a refrigerator in the classroom as well in the kitchen area in the hallway. The refrigerators must be kept at 40 degrees

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

01-01 · License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising

The license on display for families was an expired license. Director stated that she was never given a new current license.The license posted expired on April 23, 2023. Be sure to post a current license by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

15-03 · Licensed Capacity

At the time of inspection, the 3 & 4 year old classroom had 17 children in the room with a capacity of 16. One child was moved into another room. TA was given to director to watch the room capacity is not exceeded

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-17 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection there were no documented emergency preparedness drills on file. Be sure to send counselor a photo of a completed and documented emergency drill by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

29-16 · Health and Sanitation

At the time of inspection, proper handwashing posters were not posted in all restrooms at the handwashing sink. Staff did post signs at time of inspection. Be sure to always have these proper handwashing posters with how and when to wash your hands posted at every sink

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

36-02 · CPR Requirements

At the time of inspection, only one staff member had current certification for CPR that includes demonstration of skills. Director stated that all staff are registered to take a CPR class. Be sure to have their certificates on file in staff binders by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

37-07 · First Aid Requirements

At the time of the inspection, only documentation for one staff member was on file with a current first aid training certificate. Director stated that all staff are registered to be trained. Be sure to have documentation on completed first aid be due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

38-02 · Emergency Telephone Numbers

At the time of inspection emergency information was not posted at or near all telephones. TA was given to staff and showed the staff person where exactly in the Child Care Facility handbook the information that is required to be posted was located for future reference. The staff did post emergency numbers during the inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

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

41-02 · Immunization Records

At time of inspection one of the child's files were expired. Counselor reviewed all currently enrolled students with last name A - M. Be sure to have on file by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

At time of inspection 2 new employees did not have a copy of the Level 2 Clearinghouse screening on file. Be sure to print out their Clearinghouse screening clearance sheet for their file by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

23-02 · Fire Drills

23-2: The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 4/2024. The director advised that the facility needs their fire panel to be reinspected before the fire marshal can conduct the annual fire inspection. The director advised that the fire marshal will come out next week. The last annual fire inspection was conducted on 3/16/2022. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

23-09 · Fire Drills

23-9: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation asked the director for the facilitys fire drill log. The director advised that that the log is at her house, and she will email the log when she gets home. The director advised that the last fire drill was conducted on 3/28/2023. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

33-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 3 child care personnel that did not test out of the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months of starting the DCF course and exceeded the 15 months from entering the child care industry. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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 child care 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.

33-06 · Training Requirements

33-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 3 employees that did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

39-4: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that there were 5 accident/incidents that were not signed by the custodial parent or the person picking up the child on the same day the incident occurred. The director advised that the custodial parents were not the ones that picked up the child that day, so she waited until the custodial parents can to the facility. The director advised that she did not know that the pick up person can sign the accident/incident report. D uring the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

41-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 childs immunization was expired. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

43-02 · Enrollment Information

During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 45 children enrolled, 4 of which are newly enrolled since the last inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation monitored 4 of the 4 newly enrolled children's records and 4 of the 4 randomly selected childrens records. 43-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 childs file did not have an enrollment form. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, A current child care application for enrollment, CF-FSP Form 5219 or equivalent, for each child enrolled at the facility

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

46-02 · Daily Attendance

46-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed the Jungle classrooms attendance was not accurate in that there were 6 children in the classroom and there were no one signed in on the roster/attendance. Staff signed the children in on the attendance roster. Child Care Regulation observed the Infant rooms attendance was not accurate in that there were 8 children in the classroom and only 5 children signed in on the roster/attendance. Staff signed all the children in on their roster. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.