17-09 · Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

17-9: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 children sleeping in a car seat. During the inspection, the children were moved to napping mats. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 children sleeping in a car seat. During the inspection, the children were moved to napping mats. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, A A home must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Linens must be washed at least once a week and more often if soiled or dirty. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week and before use by another child. 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

Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025

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

17-09 · Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

17-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 children sleeping in a car seat. During the inspection, the children were moved to napping mats. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, A A home must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Linens must be washed at least once a week and more often if soiled or dirty. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week and before use by another child. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

01-01 · Licensed Capacity/Ratio 402.302(8)

Ratio at 10:02 am 1:8 (2 infants, 1 one year old, 2 two year olds, 2 three year olds, 1 four year old) 1-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 8 children (2 infants, 1 one year old, 2 two year olds, 2 three year olds, 1 four year old) at 10:02 am. The employee arrived at the home at 10:17 am, however the employee did not have a current background screening. Licensing Specialist advised that 3 children have to go home to maintain ratio. Three children were sent home. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 402.302 (11), F.S., Large family child care home means an occupied residence in which child care is regularly provided for children from at least two unrelated families, which receives a payment, fee, or grant for any of the children receiving care, whether or not operated for profit, and which has at least two full- time child care personnel on the premises during the hours of operation. One of the two full-time child care personnel must be the owner or occupant of the residence. A large family child care home must first have operated as a licensed family day care home for 2 years, with an operator who has had a child development associate credential or its equivalent for 1 year, before seeking licensure as a large family child care home. Household children under 13 years of age, when on the premises of the large family child care home or on a field trip with children enrolled in child care, shall be included in the overall capacity of the licensed home. A large family child care home shall be allowed to provide care for one of the following groups of children, which shall include household children under 13 years of age: (a) A maximum of 8 children from birth to 24 months of age. (b) A maximum of 12 children, with no more than 4 children under 24 months of age. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.2 A large family child care home may provide care for one of the following groups of children, including household children under 13 years of age: A. A maximum of 8 children from birth to 24 months of age. B. A maximum of 12 children, with no more than 4 children under 24 months of age. Ratio at 10:25 am 1:9 8 (2 infants, 2 one year old, 2 two year olds, 2 three year olds, 1 four year old) Ratio at 10:51 am 1:6 (1 infant, 1 one year old, 2 two year olds, 1 three year old and 1 four year old)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

07-03 · Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: The Background Screening Clearinghouse will generate e-mails and send you, the provider, a reminder at 60, 30, and 21 days prior to the retention date expiration. Please note, you will only receive that notification for the staff that are on your facility/home roster. Please keep your roster current in the Clearinghouse to avoid confusion on expiration dates, or unwanted notifications. 7-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the employee/household member had expired background screening. The employee advised that he is going today to schedule their new fingerprinting. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 402.313(3), F.S.: Child care personnel in family day care homes shall be subject to the applicable screening provisions contained in ss. 402.305(2) and 402.3055. For purposes of screening in family day care homes, the term includes any member over the age of 12 years of a family day care home operators family, or persons over the age of 12 years residing with the operator in the family day care home. Members of the operators family, or persons residing with the operator, who are between the ages of 12 years and 18 years shall not be required to be fingerprinted, but shall be screened for delinquency records. FDCH-LFCCH Handbook 4.2: A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five-year re-screen is required for the operator, household members, substitutes, and volunteers

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.