08-04 · Seat Belts/Child Restraints

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be a non-operational seatbelt in that the buckle gets stuck which does not allow the child to be release efficiently in the event of an emergency. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Seat Belt/Child Restraints Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained (in the vehicle and/or on file). Child safety restraint must be replaced if they have been recalled, are past the manufacturers date of use expiration date, or have been involved in a crash that meets the U.S. Department of Transportation crash severity criteria or the manufacturers criteria for replacement of restraints after a crash, as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C22.001(7)(v), F.A.C."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the sink in the one-year old room to have dirt stuck to the inside of the sink and the trash can under the sink to have dirt and dust. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the caulk around the sink in the two-year old room to have dirt and grime built up and the floor around the diaper changing area to have dirt build up and to be in need of cleaning. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed under the sink in the VPK B room to have dirt and a large orange stain, potentially damage. The Licensing Specialist did not observed any leaks. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the VPK A room to be in need of general daily cleaning. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a dried orange food splatter on the side of a white and clear rolling shelf. The play kitchen set to be caked in dirt. The floors around the perimeter of the classroom to be in need of cleaning. 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."

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 there to be areas of peeling paint around the facility. 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."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-19 · Facility Environment

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be daily cleaning checklists that were not being completed resulting in the facility to be in need of deep cleaning floors, toys, restrooms, and sink cabinets. 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."

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 Febreze spray to be in an unlocked staff bathroom stall that is in the shared girls bathroom space. The Febreze was observed to be sitting on top of a low shelf within reach of children. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be two Lysol disinfectant sprays to be in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the two-year old room. The Licensing Specialist observed there to be Resquito multipurpose cleaner in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed Clorox clinging bleach gel and Lysol toilet cleaner to be in an unlocked cabinet in the VPK Prep room. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the operator moving the chemicals out of children's reach and locking cabinets. 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 Nov 18, 2024

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

21-10 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the floors in the two-year old restroom to have dried urine and dirt build up on the bottom of the toilet and the floor around it. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "G. Every facility must have at least one portable or permanent bath facility available for bathing children. The bath facility must be in good operation, clean and must be sanitized or disinfected after each use."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

24-16 · Food Preparation Area

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be children's snacks stored with cleaning supplies under the two sinks in the two-year old room During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing the food from under the sinks and placing them in cabinets safely. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Facilities choosing to prepare food must have a designated space for food storage within the designated food preparation area or in a room not calculated as part of indoor floor space, and in an area not used for diapering. Off-site food storage is permissible only if the site of storage is a licensed child care facility under the same ownership that includes a food preparation area that meets licensing standards."

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

25-02 · Meals and Snacks

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the children in the one-year-old room were eating muffin bars that were more than 1 inch in size. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "B. If a child care facility provides food to children in care, it must provide nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to help meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. The USDA MyPlate is to be used to determine which food groups to serve at each meal or snack serving size and age appropriateness of the selected foods for children. Copies of the USDA MyPlate dieting guidelines, incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(t), F.A.C. In addition, meals and snacks must contain at a minimum the meal and snack patterns shown for infants and children in the Child Care Food Program Meal Patterns which are incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(r) and (s), F.A.C.C. Foods that are associated with young childrens choking incidents must not be served to children under 4 years of age, such as, but not limited to, whole/round hot dogs, popcorn, chips, pretzel nuggets, whole grapes, nuts, cheese cubes/sticks and any food that is of similar shape and size of the trachea/windpipe. Food for infants must be cut into pieces inch or smaller, food for toddlers must be cut into pieces inch or smaller to prevent choking. This applies to all food, even food provided by parents/guardians"

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

30-06 · Diapering

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the diaper changing pads in the one and two-year old rooms to have tears leaving them accessible to cross-contamination. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator throwing away the torn diaper changing pads and replacing them with new ones. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use."

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

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

30-07 · Diapering

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be painting smocks stored under the diaper changing table in the one-year old room. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be toys and art supplies stored under the diaper changing area in the two-year old room. During the time of the inspection, the was resolved by the Operator removing the items from the diaper changing area. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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."

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

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

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the metal bars on the large jungle gym structure on the VPK and school age playground to have several areas of paint chipping away. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. F. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations and allow for water drainage. Any open containers with water must be emptied immediately after use, i.e. pots, toys, or other equipment that collects water."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

43-02 · Enrollment Information

During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised that there are currently 145 children enrolled. The Licensing Specialist observed 145 of the 145 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be 27 children's enrollment forms to be missing their enrollment date. During the time of the inspection, the Operator filled in each child's enrollment date. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in 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 form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF- FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the licensing authority or on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare."

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

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

45-01 · Background Screening Documents

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 9 personnel files to have incomplete 5131 Background screening documents, in that they did not complete/document the 5-year employment history checks. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.