13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

In the infant and one-year-old room, the cabinet under the bathroom sink contained cleaning chemicals (liquid laundry detergent and soap) that was unlocked and accessible to children. The licensing specialist locked the cabinet and alerted the teacher. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons 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 Apr 15, 2025

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

23-06 · Fire Drills

This facility did not conduct a March fire drill. To come back into compliance, the director will conduct two April fire drills and provide the licensing specialist with the update fire drill log. The Child Care Facility Handbook States: 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

28-02 · Technical assistance was given on ways to assure children have the label when arriving. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily

In the three- and four-year-old classroom, several water bottles were missing the first and last name

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

While inspecting the bathroom in the infant classroom, the cabinets under the sink were left unlocked with cleaning chemicals inside. The licensing specialist informed the director who immediately locked the cabinet, putting this standard back in compliance. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 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 Dec 20, 2024

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

19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

This inspection occurred during naptime. While inspecting the toddler classroom, the licensing specialist observed a child sleeping on their mat that was closer than 18 inches to two other children's mats. The licensing specialist notified the teacher who then moved the children further apart, putting this standard back into compliance. The Child Care Handbook states: 3.6.2 Nap/Sleep Space 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 Dec 20, 2024

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

05-02 · Transportation

This facility did not have a transportation log available for the licensing specialist to review. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

06-02 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

The driver's personnel record did not include a physical that states the driver is able to operate a vehicle. The Childcare Facility Handbook states: 2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

07-02 · Vehicle Requirements

This facility could not provide insurance coverage information for a vehicle used to transport children in care. The Childcare Facility Handbook states: 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. D. All child care facilities must comply with the insurance requirements found in Section 316.615(4), F.S. Documentation shall be maintained at the facility

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

Hazardous materials including cleaning products were found in 2 bathrooms and the window sill in the front classroom. Lysol spray, a bleach and water solution, clorox urine cleaner, clorox wipes, and clorox spray cleaner were removed in the presence of this counselor. The CCF Handbook states that all potentially harmful items including cleaning supplies, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a child's reach at all times

Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2023

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