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Home › FL › Palmetto › Vanessa Hawkins Family Day Care Home
Palmetto FL 34221 · License #F12MA0135 · Home-based · Family Day Care Home
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06-01 · Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed the background Screening Clearinghouse Roster. 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. 6-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the substitute did not have a background screening with an eligibility date for DCF child care, in that the background screening website said agency review required. Licensing Specialist observed that one household member did not have a background screening with an eligibility date for DCF child care, in that the background screening website said screening in process. The provider advised that they have already paid to get the Background Screening and is waiting for the results. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1 Operators, household members (adults and children 12 to 17 years of age), substitutes, volunteers and Large Family Child Care Home employees must have a level 2 background screening clearance from the Department prior to obtaining a license, residing in the home, employment, or volunteering unsupervised with children. 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. A. Level 2 screening as outlined in s 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. All fingerprints must be submitted and processed through the Background Screening Clearinghouse and therefore a LiveScan vendor that is Clearinghouse compatible must be used for submission of fingerprints. Household members aged 12 to 17 years must complete a Juvenile Records Check with FDLE. Providers may use the public portal to request certified State of Florida criminal history juvenile record checks from this link: https://shield.fdle.state.fl.us/shield/app/orisearch. D. The operator must submit to licensing a five-year employment history. Licensing staff will conduct employment history checks for the operator, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance
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Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
33-13 · Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the substitute did not complete the School Readiness Pre- Service training within their 90 days of working at the home. 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.
33-01 · Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook
During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 10 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 7 of the 10 childrens records. REMINDER: Influenza brochures must be provided annually between August 1st and September 30th for each enrolled child. Distracted Adult brochures must be provided semi-annually in the months of April and September for each enrolled child. 33-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 3 children enrolled that did not have an enrollment form on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, B A. The operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting the child into care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent that contains all the information required by the Departments form. CF-FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. Enrollment information shall be kept current and on file for each child in care and available for licensing to review
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
20-15 · Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, 7.13 and 7.14 FDCH/LFCCH
At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed children food not properly stored with open label with dates. Be sure to complete by due date. TA: Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
36-02 · Planned Activities (Form OEL-SR-6206
At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed no lesson plans posted. Be sure to complete by due date. TA: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 18 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
36-07 · Planned Activities (Form OEL-SR-6206
At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photograph children under the age of 2 watching television. TA: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 18 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
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
24-23 · First Aid Kit FDCH/LFCCH Handbook
7.21 Fire Drills A. During the homes licensure year, fire drills utilizing the smoke detector(s) must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
19-04 · Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 1/2024. 19-4: During the inspection, the provider advised that she does not have a corded phone. The provider stated that she got a new phone service and has to get a new corded phone. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The home shall have at least one operable corded telephone
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
29-10 · Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook
During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 5 medications (Robitussin cough and cold exp 6/22, Childrens Motrin exp 8/22, Childrens Claritin exp 7/22, Zarbees Cough Syrup exp 10/22, and Childrens Tylenol exp 11/22) that were expired and not discarded or given back to the custodial parents. During the inspection, the provider discarded the medications. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Medication which has expired or is no longer being administered shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded if the child is no longer enrolled in care at the home
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-02 · Health Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook
32-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 childs record did not have a current physical. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed DH 3040, Student Health Examination form, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, or a signed statement by an authorized professional that indicates the results of the components of the form are included in the health examination from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.