17-06 · Technical assistance given. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area 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

FSC observed a gap in the fence that could allow children to exit playground

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-18 · Technical assistance given: 3.1 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

The FSC observed four outlet covers missing in the facility. This was resolved when the staff member put outlet covers in the outlet. 1 and two year old room - 1 outlet cover was missing 3 year old room - 3 outlet covers were missing

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2023

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

33-06 · Technical assistance given: 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(d)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. C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years

A staff member did not complete the required five-hour early literacy within 12 months of employment in the child care industry

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Technical assistance given: 7.2 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. C. 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

A child enrolled in the facility did not have a health exam on file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.