04-01 · Supervision

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 1-year olds sleeping in a room with no teacher. There was a teacher in the room adjacent practicing responsible supervision. The Licensing Specialist explained that responsible supervision does not apply to 1-year olds. During the time of the inspection, the was resolved by a teacher stepping into the classroom. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: Nap time Supervision During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct supervision at all times."

Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a bottle of cleaning solution hanging on the edge of the diaper changing table in the 2-year old room and a bottle of cleaning solution on a low table in the afterschool room. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator moving the cleaning supplies to high shelves out of reach of 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."

Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2025

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

33-01 · Training Requirements

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed that 2 child care personnel (1 being the Owner) files did not include documentation of the child care personnel having completed the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within the required time frame as outline by the Department. 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. During the time of the inspection, Licensing 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. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: ? Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or ? Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)"

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed that 3 of the child care personnel files did not include documentation of the child care personnel having begun their introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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 child care personnel."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed that 1 of the child care personnel files did not include documentation of having had completed 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. During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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 child care 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 child care personnel record."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

09-06 · Planned Activities

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 Infants watching YouTube videos on the teacher's cell phone which was propped up on a small table in front of the Infants. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: C. Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day." During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the teacher putting her call phone away

Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

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

31-03 · Indoor Equipment

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 Infant in a highchair not having been strapped in using the manufacturer straps. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, toys, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and clean. Equipment and furnishings must be arranged to allow direct supervision of children by child care personnel from all areas within a room/play area. Bookshelves, televisions, and other heavy furnishings must be stable and secured as to not pose a threat of falling over. In efforts to prevent children from climbing to dangerous heights or enabling them to reach hazardous items, chairs and other furnishings must be placed away from cabinets and shelves. The program should make accommodations to the program environment and schedule so that children with special needs may participate."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

09-07 · Planned Activities

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed children watching the movie, "Pets" was not used for physical activity or educational purposes. During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "C. Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

09-06 · Planned Activities

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed a mixed aged group of children including 1-year olds and infants to be sat watching a movie upon arrival to the facility. During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "C. Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

Ratios: 6:54am: Compliant 1:3 1 1-year old, 1 2-year old, and 1 3-year old 7:28am: Non-Compliant 2:12 3 Infants, 3 1-year olds, 3 2-year olds, 2 3-year olds, and 2 4-year olds 7:34am: Non-Compliant 1:3 Infants 2:13 4 1-year olds, 3 2-year olds, 2 3-year olds, and 3 4-year olds 7:40am: Compliant 1:3 Infants 1:4 1-year olds 1:8 2 and 3-year olds 1:7 VPK During the time of the inspection this was resolved once a fourth staff member arrived at 7:40am. During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: per the s.402.305(4), F.S. "(4) STAFF-TO- CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group. (b) This subsection does not apply to nonpublic schools and their integral programs as defined in s. 402.3025(2)(d)1. In addition, an individual participating in a community service program activity under s. 445.024(1)(e), or a work experience activity under s. 445.024(1)(f), at a child care facility may not be considered in calculating the staff-to-children ratio"

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-01 · Supervision

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed the infant teacher (ratio at the time of inspection was 1:4) step out of the infant room, leaving the 4 infants in care without direct supervision. During the time of the inspection, the was resolved by the infant teacher stepping back into the infant classroom. During the time of the inspection, Licensing 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. D. 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."

04-09 · Supervision

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed 3 1-year olds and 1 infant to be in placed in high chairs outside of feeding times. During this time of inspection, this was resolved by the Operator feeding the children breakfast and then taking them out of the high chairs. During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "B. Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age appropriate chair with good head control. Children must not be left in high chairs or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times. The use of safety straps is required to prevent children from falling out of the high chair."

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed cleaning supplies accessible to the children in care. 2 containers of disinfectant wipes on blue wall divider; kitchen door was left wide open exposing 2 buckets filled with comet, toilet cleaner, and darin-o; office door was left wide open exposing a floor level shelf holding, a bucket of paint, clorox wipes, and disinfectant spray; spray bottle labeled "hard surface cleaner: on blue wall divider. During the time of the inspection, Licensing 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: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

18-06 · Bedding and Linens

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed 4 torn napping mats not having any impermeable surface, being stored on top shelving that boarders the infant room. During the inspection, the Owner advised that the napping mats were stacked there on Friday, January 17, 2025, as they were going to be thrown away and that they are utilizing the cots that are by the door. During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed 4 torn napping mats in the toddler classroom, 3 were located on the shelf and 1 was on the floor none of them having an impermeable surface. During the time of the inspection, while in the VPK Room, Licensing observed 7 torn napping mats not having an impermeable surface, 2 being stored on a shelving unit and the other 5 being stored on a shelf that is adhered to the wall. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

24-11 · Food Preparation Area

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed a trash can used for food to not have a tight fitted lid. The Operator advised that staff accidently threw the lid away. During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "8. Leak-proof, non-absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

25-15 · Meals and Snacks

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed milk to be sat out on a rolling cart at room temperature from 7:32am to 8:04am. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator putting the milk away. During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "C. Milk and food must not sit out for longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal to avoid contamination and spoilage. Food must not be served to children at more than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow time for food to cool before serving to children that does not exceed 15 minutes."

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

29-03 · Health and Sanitation

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed children not washing their hands before or after eating breakfast. During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Handwashing Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution. A. Child care personnel and children must follow the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for handwashing incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(u), F.A.C. B. The use of hand sanitizers does not substitute for handwashing. However, in areas away from the facility where no running water is available, hand sanitizers may be used. Examples of such places are field trips, nature trails or picnic areas where running water is not readily available. C. Child care personnel with open wounds and/or injury that inhibits handwashing, such as casts, bandages, or braces, must not prepare food. D. Situations or times that children, child care personnel, and/or volunteers must perform hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

31-03 · Indoor Equipment

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed a 1-year old in a highchair not having been strapped in using the manufacture straps. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator strapping in the 1-year old in the highchair. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Indoor Equipment Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, toys, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and clean. Equipment and furnishings must be arranged to allow direct supervision of children by child care personnel from all areas within a room/play area. Bookshelves, televisions, and other heavy furnishings must be stable and secured as to not pose a threat of falling over. In efforts to prevent children from climbing to dangerous heights or enabling them to reach hazardous items, chairs and other furnishings must be placed away from cabinets and shelves. The program should make accommodations to the program environment and schedule so that children with special needs may participate. A. A child care facility must make available toys, equipment, and furnishings suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. B. Toys, equipment, and furnishings must be safe and maintained in a sanitary condition following a routine schedule of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. These items must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected immediately or prior to another childs use if exposed to bodily fluids, such as saliva. Facilities must have a written routine schedule for cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting equipment, materials, furnishings and play areas. This schedule must include items to be cleaned, sanitized or disinfected on a daily or weekly basis. Daily indoor equipment items include but are not limited to: counter/table tops, toys, drinking fountains, floors, diaper pails, toilets, and sinks. Weekly indoor equipment items include, but are not limited to: linens, machine washable cloth toys, play activity centers, dress-up clothes, cribs, mats, and cots. C. Facilities must provide age appropriate seating for the number of children eating meals and snack at one time. D. Moveable or non-stationary indoor climbing structures require padding for landing. Permanent or stationary playground equipment installed indoors must meet the same requirements for installation and use as outlined in the Outdoor Equipment section 3.12 B, C, D, E, F and I. E. Bath tubs, buckets, diaper pails, and other open containers of water must be emptied immediately after use."

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

33-01 · Training Requirements

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed that 2 child care personnel (1 being the Owner) files did not include documentation of the child care personnel having completed the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within the required time frame as outline by the Department. 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. During the time of the inspection, Licensing 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. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: ? Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or ? Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed that 3 of the child care personnel files did not include documentation of the child care personnel having begun their introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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 child care personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed that 2 of the child care employees files did not include documentation of having had completed the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)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. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed that 2 of the child care personnel files did not include documentation of having had completed 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. During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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 child care 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 child care personnel record

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-01 · Immunization Records

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed 1 child to not have an immunization form in their file. During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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."

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, Licensing observed 2 children to have expired immunization records in their file. During the time of the inspection, Licensing 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 65C22.001(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, Licensing observed 2 children with no health record in their file. During the time of the inspection, Licensing 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.

46-03 · Daily Attendance

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed that Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator updating the attendance records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate."

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-08 · Supervision

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist was advised by childcare personnel that infants have been in their cribs with propped bottles before, but states this is not a reoccurring issue. During the time of the inspection, the licensing Specialist did not observe any bottle propping while on-site. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: C. There must not be any propped bottles. If a child cannot hold the bottle, child care personnel must hold the bottle during feeding. There must be no automatic feeding devices unless prescribed by a doctor and documentation is available in the childs file."

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 personnel were not added to the employee roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of their hire date. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator adding all personnel to their Clearinghouse Roster. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination."

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-03 · Training Requirements

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one childcare personnel that had not begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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 childcare 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 child care personnel."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

• During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist Supervisor observed that the infant room was out of ratio, in that there was one (1) teacher alone, in the classroom with eight (8) infants. During the inspection, a teacher returned advising that she had left the classroom to utilize the restroom. When infants are in a classroom the ratios are 1 staff to 4 children, the ratio observed upon arrival was 1 staff with 8 children (infants). When the teacher returned back to the classroom, this placed the facility back into compliance with regard to ratios since they had two (2) teachers to eight (8) children (infants) in the classroom. This matter has been resolved. • Class 2 During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance:" 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care.2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one childcare personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two-year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. • Ratios (First Observation - Naptime) • 1:8 Infants • 2:10 One- and Two-Year Olds • 1:11 Three Year Olds • 1:10 Four Year Olds • Ratios (Second Observation- Naptime) • 2:8 Infants • 2:10 One- and Two-Year Olds • 1:11 Three Year Olds • 1:10 Four Year Olds

Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 4 childcare personnel and 30 children at 9:00am gathered together in one area. 5 infants 6 one's year olds, 8 two-and three years old 11 Four-year-olds Second observation Licensing Specialist observed at 9:30am 2:6 Infants 1:6 Ones years Olds 1:10 Two- and Three-Year Olds 1:12 Four Year Olds This standard was brought back into compliance at 9:30am

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-01 · Training Requirements

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that a childcare personnel did not complete their training. 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 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.

33-03 · Training Requirements

The facility did not have documentation to show staff had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment. 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 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.

24-21 · Food Preparation Area

CCR counselor observed open food packages in the refrigerator without a date label 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. A. Food containers, such as cans, plastic containers, boxes and bags must be stored above the floor on clean surfaces protected from splash and other contamination. B. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer. C. Poisonous/toxic chemicals or cleaning products must be stored separately from food. Products must not be stored on shelves above food preparation areas and/or food products intended for human consumption, unless placed in bins that are impermeable. D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-01 · Training Requirements

4.2.1 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. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: ? Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or ? Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

12-1: Non-Compliance - During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed that all of the bathroom walls had not been cleaned as there was dirt and grime on the walls near the light switches and sinks. During the time of inspection, the owner advised Childcare Regulation that he would like additional time in order to repaint the bathrooms, instead of attempting to clean them. He stated that he did not want to have imperfections in the paint by scrubbing the walls. 12-1: Compliance - During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed that the following items are back into compliance: refrigerator was cleaned, the kitchen walls were free of food splats and food runs as they were freshly painted, the cabinets were cleaned, the kitchen three-compartment sink was observed to be cleaned, and the kitchen floors were cleaned and free of dirt/grime build-up. 12-2: Compliance - During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed that the facility was free of peeling paint. During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed that the previous sofa with the tear, is no longer on site

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

31-7: Non-Compliance - During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed that the owner of the facility took initiative and added new boarders for the outdoor play equipment (swings and slide), however, the newly installed boarders did not extend six feet from the perimeter of each piece of outdoor, stationary/anchored play equipment. Some areas ranged from two and half feet to five feet from the perimeter of the equipment. Furthermore, the mulch varied in depth from a half inch to four inches in depth. During the inspection, Childcare Regulation observed that the ladybug and the disk swing were not enclosed with boarders and that the mulch did not extend six feet out from the perimeter of those pieces of equipment and were not six inches in depth. During the inspection, the owner advised that he would have the installation company return back to the facility to extend the boarders and would add additional mulch to meet the minimum six inches in depth standard and the six feet in perimeter standard. During the time of inspection, the owner advised that this would be a financial hardship, therefore, the Department is extending the reinspection date to June 5th, 2023. 32-3: Compliance - During the time of inspection, Childcare Regulation observed that the wooden climber had been repaired and there were no protruding bolts and that the tricycles with the missing pedals were removed from the outdoor playground

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.