09-04 · Planned Activities

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the Licensing Specialist observed that inclement weather schedules were not posted in any classrooms. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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 peeling and drywall missing on the corner of the wall in the 3- year old room, a hole in the wall in the younger Schoolagel room, peeling paint on the wall in the older Schoolage room, the grated shelving in the infant refrigerator was rusted, peeling paint and a wooden squares that is splintering on the wall of the outdoor play area. 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.

13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 4 unlocked closets and 1 laundry room that left chemicals, cleaning supplies, and tools accessible to the children in care. 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."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-02 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the climbing dome had various area of rust, there are spots were the rust has broken down the metal and made holes that are sharp. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed napping cots were as close as 12 inches in the 1-year old room and 5 inches in the 2-year old room. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Staff moving the napping cots 18 inches apart. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: C. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier."

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025

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

33-01 · Training Requirements

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 4 personnel did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 11 personnel did not have documentation for on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 7 children had expired immunization records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health."

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 2 children did not have Health records in their file. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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 1 child's Health record was expired. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 7 personnel did not have the CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. in your file. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-01 · Background Screening Documents

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 11 personnel did not have a complete CF-FSP Form 5131 form in their file. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: A. 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."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there are no expired or current training transcripts for any of the staff members in the personnel files Therefore the provider does not have documented proof that all childcare personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of hire in fire extinguisher training or safe sleep practices. According to the childcare facility handbook 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training and 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For childcare personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the childcare personnel record. 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All childcare 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 childcare personnel have completed training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

34-04 · Credentialed Staff

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the Director's Credentials expired on 4/24/23 as documented on the transcript that was printed out. According to the childcare facility handbook 4.7.2 Director Credential Renewal A. To maintain an active Director Credential at either level, candidates must complete the renewal section of the CF-FSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which may be obtained from the Departments website atwww.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. A Director Credential renewal, as documented on the Departments training transcript is active for five years from the date of issuance. The completed renewal application, including all required documentation, may be submitted to the Department for review and issuance of a Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential no earlier than one year prior to the end of the active period of the Director Credential. The Director Credential renewal date is determined by the end date of the active period. C. If a renewal application is received after the end of the active period for the Director Credential, the Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application will be reviewed and, if approved, a certificate will be issued with a renewal date of five years from the date the completed renewal application was processed

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

01-01 · License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising

During the time of the inspection the childcare facilities license was not post in a conspicuous place. The the Owner advised the Licensing Specialist that he never received his 2023 License. According to the childcare Florida Statutes 402.3125 Display and appearance of license; posting of violations; information to be provided to parents. (1)(a) Upon receipt of a license issued under s. 402.308 or s. 402.309, the child care facility shall display such license in a conspicuous place within the facility

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that cleaning supplies, bleach wipes, hand sanitizers, Lysol sprays and wipes that were on the counter tops and shelves and diaper changing station that were accessible to the children in care. The Licensing Specialist also observed a lighter inside of a bucket on the shelf that was used for birthday candles in the facility that were placed in a bucket on top of the cubby area inaccessible to the children in care. This was fixed at the time of the inspection as the Licensing Specialist had the Owner placed the supplies were either discarded, locked in cabinets and/or placed on higher spaces in the room. According to the childcare facility handbook 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. 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 May 2, 2024

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

18-12 · Bedding and Linens

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 8 children's sleeping cots that are stored in the bathroom approximately 2 feet away from the toilet. According to the childcare 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. H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

22-01 · Operable Phone

During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility does not have a corded telephone. According to the childcare facility handbook 3.8.1 Operable Phone There must be at least one operable corded telephone that is neither locked nor located at a pay station that is available to all child care personnel at all times during the hours of operation

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

23-02 · Fire Drills

During the time of the inspection, the Owner advised that there is no current and approved annual fire inspection. According to the childcare facility handbook 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare 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 Childcare 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.

30-07 · Diapering

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that children's sleeping mats and blocks were stored in the diaper changing station. This was fixed at the time of the inspection as the Owner started to remove the blocks and sleeping mats. 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

Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2024

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

30-14 · Diapering

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there are no diaper changing procedures at any of the diaper changing stations. According to the childcare facility handbook 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements L. Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and child care personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the mulch under the fall zone area is at least one to two inches deep in some areas of the play area i.e slide, swings, climbing board. According to the childcare facility handbook D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-02 · Training Requirements

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there is a transcript that is not current and no current training transcripts for the other childcare personnel in the personnel files. According to the childcare facility handbook 4.5 Documentation of Training The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation. A. A copy of the Departments training transcript may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. A copy of the training transcript must be included in each childcare personnels record maintained at the childcare facility. C. Early literacy courses and school-age training documentation must be uploaded into the Florida Pathways (Registry), which may be accessed from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. D. Any course completion certificate not documented on the training transcript will be considered invalid, requiring that the course(s) be retaken. Until the coursework is retaken and completed, childcare facilities will be out of compliance for the mandatory training standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

During the time of the inspection, the facility did not have documentation to show childcare personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. According to the childcare facility handbook4.1 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 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 childcare personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-07 · Training Requirements

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that none of the staff members have 10 hours of documented in service training for the July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 fiscal year. According to the childcare facility handbook 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, childcare personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.A. The annual 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted): 1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectious diseases, sudden infant death syndrome, emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, shaken baby syndrome, use of safe sleep practices, administration of medicine, emergency preparedness, and handling of hazardous materials; 2. Pediatric CPR; 3. First Aid (may be taken to meet the in-service requirement only once every two years); 4. Nutrition; 5. Child development - typical and atypical; 6. Child transportation and safety; 7. Behavior management; 8. Working with families; 9. Design and use of child-oriented space; 10. Community, health and social service resources; 11. Child abuse; 12. Child care for multilingual children; 13. Working with children with disabilities in child care; 14. Safety in outdoor play; 15. Literacy;16. Guidance and discipline;17. Computer technology;18. Leadership development/program management and child care personnel supervision;19. Age-appropriate lesson planning; 20. Homework assistance for school-age care;21. Food safety training; 22. Developing special interest centers/spaces and environments;23. Other course areas relating to child care or child care management; 24. Any of the online courses offered through the Departments child care website. B. 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 childcare facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in-servicetraining 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. C. All child care personnel employed in the industry beyond 15 months, who change employment from one child care program to another during the fiscal year must complete the annual in-service training requirement. D. Child care personnel not in compliance with the annual in-service training requirement described in this section must complete the remaining in-service training requirement within 30 days of the noncompliance finding by the licensing authority. These hours cannot be used to meet the current years inservice training requirements

76-10 · Violation

0 6 6 101+ 7 7 A Director, on site when children are present, with pediatric CPR certification and first aid training may qualify as one of the child care personnel for purposes of meeting the above requirements. Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. Childcare personnel satisfying the certification and training requirements shall be present at all times that children are in care at the facility, and at least one childcare personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training on field trips which includes all activities away from the program, and during all transportation activities. C. Removed. D. Certificates of course completion are valid based on the time frames established by each first aid training and CPR certification program, not to exceed three years. E. CPR courses must include on-site instructor- based skill assessments by a certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that two children have expired immunization records. One child is in attendance today and the other child was in attendance yesterday. According to the childcare facility handbook 7.1 Immunization Records The childcare 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. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Childcare Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida 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 C. School-aged children attending public or non-public schools are not required to have student health examination and immunization records on file at the childcare facility as such records are on file at the school where the child is enrolled. D. 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. E. 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. F. It is recommended that childcare personnel are current with all immunizations routinely recommended for adults by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C

Not marked corrected in the state record

44-04 · Personnel Records

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that seven childcare personnel have expired child abuse and neglect forms in their files. According to the childcare facility handbook 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare 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. 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 hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.