03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

When specialist arrived all children were on the playground with one staff member. There were 9 children ages one to four years old. The second staff member returned to the playground bringing the group back into compliance. When the children returned to the building they split into two classrooms: 1 staff member with 4 one year olds and 1 staff member with 5 children aged two years old to four years old. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 12: B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

30-02 · Diapering

Specialist observed that there were no paper towels in the one year old room for drying hands after washing from diapering. There was a tiny amount in the older children's room. Staff stated they had placed a Walmart order to be delivered. The order was delivered before specialist departed facility. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 37: 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements A. When children in diapers are in care, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room. And 3.10.1 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

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-02 · Food Preparation Area

Specialist observed bottle prep occurring in the classroom, in a closet without a sink. Provider moved all bottle prep items to the kitchen during inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook on pages 29 and 30 states: 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space. 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-01 · Training Requirements

Specialist observed that one staff member started in the industry on 6-1-2023 and has not completed the introductory training. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 39: 4.1 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 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.

33-06 · Training Requirements

Specialist observed that one staff member who has been the industry for more than a year, has not completed Early Literacy. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 44: 4.2.2 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

Specialist observed that 2 staff that have been employed more than 30 days, do not have fire extinguisher training. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 42: 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.