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A Blessed Beginning LLC
1515 Saint Andrews Blvd, Panama City FL 32405 · License #C14BA0061 · Child Care Facility
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- Accepts School Readiness subsidy
- Licensed for 79 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation- Class 3
43-10 · Enrollment Information
During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that parents were not provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults during the month of April. Enrollment Information T/A: Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, 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 . Corrected - the Center Director emailed parents the distracted adult brochure before the inspection was uploaded. Provider is aware distracted adult information is due to parents again in September
Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
- Class 3
25-14 · Meals and Snacks
During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that not all special food restrictions were shared/posted for childcare personnel. Food Safety T/A: If the custodial parent or legal guardian notifies the program of any known food allergies, written documentation must be maintained in the childs file for as long as the child is in care. Special food restrictions must be shared with child care personnel posted in an easily seen location that is not readily visible by parents or nonchild care personnel and followed. Corrected - during the inspection, special food restrictions were shared/posted with childcare personnel
Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
- Class 3
44-04 · Personnel Records
During the file review, counselor observed that not all staff had a current child abuse and neglect form signed annually on file. Personnel files T/A: 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Provider will have staff sign a current child abuse and neglect form. Provider states 12 staff are on file
- Class 3
33-01 · Training Requirements
During the on-site file review, counselor observed that not all staff members had completed required childcare training within 12 months from when the training begun. T/A: Mandated Introductory Training 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. Provider will have staff member complete the required childcare training. In-service training for 2023/2024 fiscal year and the SR health and safety training monitored during the inspection
- Class 3
33-08 · Training Requirements
During the file review, counselor observed that not all staff that completed in-service training had training documented on the in-service training log. T/A: Annual in-service training 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. Provider will add in-service training on the in-service training log for staff listed on the supplemental
- Class 2
04-07 · Supervision
During the on-site complaint inspection, counselor observed that an infant was in an infant swing drinking from a bottle. Mealtime supervision T/A: Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age appropriate chair with good head control. Corrected - during the inspection, staff member put child in a chair designated for feeding
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Class 2
11-03 · Child Discipline
During the complaint inspection, counselor noted that the facilities discipline policy on file was not followed by staff. T/A: Child Discipline The childcare facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Corrected: staff member was terminated immediately
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Class 3
33-01 · Training Requirements
During the file review, counselor observed that not all staff had completed the required 40 hours childcare training. T/A: Mandated Introductory Training 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. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. Provider will have childcare personnel complete the required 40 hours childcare training
- Class 3
33-03 · Training Requirements
During the on-site file review, counselor observed that not all staff had started the required childcare training withing 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. T/A: Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 40 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. Provider will have staff listed on the supplemental begin required childcare training
- Class 3
44-04 · Personnel Records
During the file review, counselor observed that not all staff had a current child abuse and neglect reporting form on file for review. T/A: Personnel Records 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Provider will have a current child abuse and neglect reporting form on file for all staff. Provider stated 12 staff are on file
- Class 2
20-06 · Crib Requirements
During the inspection, counselor observed that two infants were in their cribs with sleeping bedding (1 with boppy pillow, 1 with a blanket). T/A: Safe Sleep All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. Corrected, staff removed excess bedding from the cribs containing infants during the inspection
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Class 2
17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
During the inspection, counselor observed that the side gate on the play area had a gap and was not secure to keep children from exiting the play area. T/A: Outdoor play area 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. Corrected: on a follow-up visit on 3/4/2024 (before the inspection report was uploaded), provider had tightened the fence and added hardware to secure the gate and prevent children from exiting the play area
Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
- Class 3
41-01 · Immunization Records
During the on-site file review, the counselor observed that not all children enrolled, had an immunization record on file for review. T/A: Immunization Records 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. --Provide will have a Florida certification of immunization on file for all children enrolled
- Class 3
41-02 · Immunization Records
During the on-site file review, counselor observed that not all children enrolled, had current immunization record on file. T/A: 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. Provider will have a current Florida certificate of immunization record for all children enrolled
- Class 3
42-01 · Student Health and Records
During the on-site file review, counselor observed that not all children enrolled had a student health record on file for review. T/A: 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. Provider will have a student health record on file for all children enrolled
- Class 3
44-01 · Personnel Records
During the onsite file review, counselor observed that a new staff member did not have a completed file on site for review. T/A: 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. D. Copies of training information and credentials as applicable. Corrected; Information confirmed and added to the file, before inspection uploaded
Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
- Class 3
75-70 · Violation
Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Corrected, provider is aware of the requirement and will provide to parents' information detailing the causes, symptoms and transmission of the influenza virus annually
Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
- Class 3
43-10 · Enrollment Information
During the inspection, counselor observed that parents were not provided the required information. T/A: Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, 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 . Corrected, provider is aware of the requirements and will provide parents information regarding the potential for distracted adults annually during the months of April and September
Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
- Class 3
25-14 · Meals and Snacks
During the inspection, counselor observed that facility did not share /post allergies and special diet restrictions in an easily accessible location
- Class 3
29-16 · Health and Sanitation
During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that there were no hand hygiene procedures posted in the one-year-old classroom. T/A: Handwashing: Situations or times that children, child care personnel, and/or volunteers must perform hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. Provider will post hand hygiene procedures in the one year old classroom
- Class 2
76-10 · Violation
0 6 6 101+ 7 7 Provider will have the required number of staff on site when children are present that is required for the number of staff needed to maintain capacity, with current CPR training
- Class 3
45-01 · Background Screening Documents
During the on-site file review, counselor observed that the new staff were missing the background screening and personnel file requirements form completed. T/A: Background screening Documents 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. Provider will have required form completed for all staff and available for review
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- 1The Jun 25, 2025 inspection noted: “During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that parents were not provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults during the month of Ap…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 7, 2025 inspection noted: “During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that not all special food restrictions were shared/posted for childcare personnel. Food Safety T/A: If the cus…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 15, 2024 inspection noted: “During the file review, counselor observed that not all staff had a current child abuse and neglect form signed annually on file. Personnel files T/A: CF-FSP Fo…” — what has changed since then?
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