42-04 · Accident/Incident Reporting Group: Secs. 7-6.01 and 7-8.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

Allegation On 10/16/2023, Childcare Licensing received a complaint alleging a child was hit by his teacher. The parent alleged that the child came home with a bruise on his forehead. The parent alleged that the director and teachers were aware of the hitting incident but failed to report the incident to her. Findings An onsite investigation was conducted on 10/17/2023. The director and staff members supervising the child were interviewed. The teacher stated that a child was throwing around a paper plane. While the teacher was taking away the paper plane from the child Caysen was accidentally nipped by the paper plane on his forehead. The teacher stated Caysen did not cry or express any feelings of pain. The teacher stated that due to no visible bruises appearing on the child's forehead, no incident report was written. The director stated that all staff members were retrained on how to properly document and report incident occurrences. Based on the information gathered this allegation is Substantiated

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

11-13 · Technical assistance was provided on toxins being stored and locked in a location inaccessible to children. - Technical assistance was provided on the food handler wearing a hair covering while serving food to children

The following areas of the facility were found to be in need of repairs: - Repair/replace the missing ceiling tiles (Classrooms 2 & 3). - Repair the chipping paint throughout the facility. - Repair and cover the exposed wires inside the orange box located in the vpk classroom. - Remove all nails/screws that's protruding through the walls and playground equipment. - Remove all of the trash and clean the transportation vehicle. - Repair/replace the missing A/C vents in the ceiling of the transportation van

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

46-07 · Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

The signatures of a second staff member was missing from the facility's transportation log

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

24-03 · Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

The following was observed in need of repair; - playhouse had torn base at entrance causing rough edges - yellow play tunnel on play structure had torn top cover

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

03-12 · Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs

One staff did not complete the required pre-service training. Training Requirements 18.1 Pre-service Timeframe All pre-service training requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in this handbook, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another school readiness provider within this 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all pre-service training requirements may not be allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a school readiness program. 18.2 Training Courses All program personnel, volunteers and substitutes must successfully complete one of the following sets of pre-service training coursework: 1. Completion of the department-approved online or in-person child care training courses listed below, as evidenced by successful completion of competency based examinations offered by the department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Information on training course access and availability can be found on the departments website at http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/training. a. Each of the following: ? Health, Safety and Nutrition; ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; ? Child Growth and Development; and ? Behavioral Observation and Screening

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

35-13 · Food Protection and Service Group: Secs. 7-7.09 and 7-7.11, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook

The facility does not have any sinks in the food prep area. A staff bathroom that is in close proximity is used for Handwashing for food prep. Provide an additional food prep sink within the food prep area as required. Provide a safe barrier around the food prep area in the classroom to prevent children from entering

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.