12-10 · Facility Environment

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility was under roofing construction upon arrival. The Licensing Specialist was then advised by the Owner that the facility was open and operating, accepting children into care. The Ceiling in the VPK room had cracks and a hole. The Licensing Specialist advised the Owner and Director to repair the ceiling before allowing children back into the room. During the time of the inspection this was resolved by the Owner and Director contacting children's parents advising them that the facility would be closed until construction was completed. The Licensing Specialist stayed at the facility until the last child was picked up. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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. F. Design and construction of a new child care facility or modifications to an existing facility must meet the requirements of the applicable local governing body. The facility must provide current written approval from the local governing body to verify compliance with building requirements, which include construction of a new building; renovation of an older building; or after a natural disaster to properly evaluate and where necessary, remediate or avoid sites wheres childrens health could be compromised. The written approval must include assessments of: 1. Potential air, soil, and water contamination on facility site and outdoor play areas; 2. Potential toxic or hazardous materials in building construction, such as lead and asbestos; and 3. Potential safety hazards in the community surrounding the site."

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

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

04-01 · Supervision

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a 2-year old girl in the cafeteria room alone and crying with no teacher in site. The child's teacher came into the room within seconds and advised that another teacher must have shut the door before the child was able to follow. The child was crying because she has a fever and the teacher was grabbing her backpack to get her ready to send home. The teacher advised that the child was without supervision for only a few seconds. The was resolved by the Licensing Specialist bringing the child to the teacher. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. C. Supervision standards apply at all times away from the child care facility, including during field trips, outdoor play, and when picking up or dropping off children at designated locations, such as bus stops, school, or a childs home. For school-age children, personnel must know where the children are and what they are doing at all times and capable of responding to emergencies including when children are separated from their group. At all times, lighting must allow child care personnel to see and supervise children while in care. E. A program is responsible for the supervision of a child until an authorized individual retrieves the child from the program. A child shall not be released to any person other than the person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized in writing by the custodial parent or legal guardians. All individuals authorized to pick up a child must be identified in writing prior to release by the custodial parent or legal guardian to the program, and the program must verify the individual picking up the child is authorized by using a picture form of identification. Each child transported must be dropped at the designated location as agreed upon by the provider and the custodial parent/legal guardian and released to an authorized individual. F. No person shall be an operator, owner, or employee of a child care facility while using or under the influence of narcotics, alcohol, or other drugs that impair a persons ability to provide safe care and supervision. G. In addition to the number of child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio, one additional adult must attend field trips away from the child care facility to help provide direct supervision. The individual could be a parent volunteer as long as that person is under direct and constant supervision of a screened and trained child care personnel. H. Children must receive supervision and care in accordance with their age and required needs and be accounted for at all times while bathing or toileting. I. When transporting children in a vehicle or on foot, a telephone or other means of instant communication must be available to child care personnel. Cellular phones, two-way radio devices, citizen band radios, and other means of instant communications are acceptable."

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

09-04 · Planned Activities

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist did not observe any inclement weather schedules to be posted in the classrooms. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Planned Activities 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."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed paint on the ceiling in the VPK room to be peeling off, the wall in the 3 -year old bathroom to be swelling due to moisture around the toilet area, and the bottom of the outdoor water fountain to have jagged rusted edges. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the door leading from the VPK room to the laundry room to be unlocked leaving bleach and paint cans accessible to the children in care. This was resolved by the Operator locked the laundry room door. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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 Jan 28, 2025

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

19-24 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 1-2026. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Fire Safety A. 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.

39-03 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

During the time of the complaint inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the incident occurred on 2/2/24 and the incident report was not completed until 2/9/24. The facility is now back into compliance after completing the form on 2/9/24. According to the childcare facility handbook 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

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

39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the accident/ incident form was completed a week later and has no signature of the custodial parent/legal guardian. The facility is now back into compliance after the mother stated she received a copy of the accident/incident report after asking for the form multiple times. According to the childcare facility handbook 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

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

47-01 · Access/Child Safety

During the time of the complaint inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the accident/incident report written stated, That the child was crying when the child was brought to her father. The father asked the child what has happened, the child advised that the teacher hurt her and pointed to her right arm, where there was a red mark at the crease of the child's arm. According to the childcare facility handbook 8.2 Child Safety C. Childcare personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

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

07-02 · Vehicle Requirements

During the time of the inspection the facility did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for one of the vehicles used to transport the children in care. According to the childcare facility handbook D. All child care facilities must comply with the insurance requirements found in Section 316.615(4), F.S. Documentation shall be maintained at the facility. This was fixed at the time of the inspection, as the Director contacted the owner to send the paperwork to the facility with the insurance information. The facility is now back in compliance for documentation of current insurance coverage

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

07-05 · Vehicle Requirements

During the time of the Inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that two vehicles did not have an alarm system that can be heard from at least 500 feet away from the vehicles. The vehicle alarms made a little beeping noise. According to the childcare facility handbook 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 2. List of approved alarm manufacturers may be found on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare .3. Alarms must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations.4. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. above. Under this allowance, the existing alarm system must always be properly maintained in working order. Should at any time the alarm system require replacement, the new system must be selected from the Departments approved list referenced in 2.5.4 F.2. above

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

18-12 · Bedding and Linens

During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the children's blankets were folded, tucked and stacked on top of each other. According to the child care facility handbook 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

30-07 · Diapering

During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that there were cups, water bottles, highlighters, towels and books on the diaper changing tables. According to the childcare facility handbook 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements G. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that 6 child care personnel did not have fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire at the facility. According to the childcare facility handbook 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that six children's immunization records are expired. According to the childcare facility handbook 7.1 Immunization Records B. 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. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that one child did not have a student health examination form. According to the childcare facility handbook 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-02 · Student Health and Records

During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that one child's health form has expired. According to the childcare facility handbook 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.A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility.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. D. School-aged children attending public or non-public schools are not required to have student health examination and immunization records on file at the child care facility as such records are on file at the school where the child is enrolled. E. If the custodial parents or legal guardians need assistance concerning these requirements, the facility shall refer them to the Department of Health or to the childs physician. F. Medical records in this section are the property of the custodial parent or legal guardian and must be returned to them when the child withdraws from the facility. The medical records are transferable if the child attends another facility. G. Any child who has or is at an increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and requires additional services must have a current Emergency Care Plan, prepared by the parent/guardian or physician, included in the childs file and readily accessible for those caring for the child. Child care personnel caring for a child with an Emergency Care Plan must be trained to recognize and respond appropriately to a medical emergency

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.