34-04 · Credentialed Staff

4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a childcare facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a childcare facility or a license for a change of ownership of a childcare facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. Director credentials expired on 4/3/2025. This provider changed director to a staff member that have staff credentials

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

76-10 · Violation

0 6 101+ 7 The provider only had two childcare personnel present at the time of inspection

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

76-10 · Violation

0 6 101+ 7 The provider only had two childcare personnel present with First Aid

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

7.1 Immunization Records There are three children that have expired immunization records

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare 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. Childcare 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) B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) The staff that needed to complete their introductory training has not done so yet. They were given until 3/31/2025 to bring them back into compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare 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. Childcare 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) Childcare 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) Childcare 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

3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. Dust accumulation and black spots were observed on the vents

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

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. 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) There are staff members that has not completed their 45-hours of training within a year of starting their training. Roadmap flyers were provided to the provider to help keep track of staff progress

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

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 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. A staff member started in the industry in 2023 and have not started any training. Roadmap flyers were provided to the provider to help keep track of staff progress

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. Dust accumulation and black spots were observed on the vents in the following locations: the Infant Classroom, the 1-Year-Old Classroom, and the hallway leading to the outdoor play area

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-01 · Immunization Records

7.1 Immunization Records 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, ChildCare Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. There were students with missing or expired immunization records

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

7.2 Student Health Records 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. There are students with missing health records

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Background Screening Documents

5.2 Re-Screening C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These childcare personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. A teacher who had a break in service exceeding 90 days had not undergone rescreening

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

5 Background Screening 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. Employee roster has not been updated

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

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 child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. 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. Ratio Infants 5:1 1 and 2-year-old 16:1 3 and 4-year-old 12:1 1 support staff Corrected Ratio Infants 5:2 staff member came in. 1-year-old 6:1 Director took the one-year-olds to their classroom. 2-year-old 10:1 2-year-old Teacher remained in her classroom 3 and 4-year-old 12:1 1 support staff

Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

Infant 5:2 One year old 4:1 Two years old 10:1 Two, Three, Four-year-olds 24:1/ majority were two Additional staff came in and took 2-year-olds leaving ratio: Infant 5:2 One year old 4:1 3 4-year-olds 16:1 2-year-olds 10:1 2 - year-olds 10:1

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

I observed the bottle of bleach on the counter in the hallway. Staff removed out of children's reach immediately

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-08 · Technical assistance provided

Staff did have 10 hours recorded on in-service training record

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care 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 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. There were 4 employees missing child abuse and neglect forms. Signed during inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care 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: 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. Staff listed on supplemental didn't have background screening

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

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. While conducting the facility routine inspection I observed the two-year-old classroom out of compliance for ratio, there were twelve tw0- year-olds with one staff member. I relocated the oldest two year old to the three year-old and four-year-old classroom that had two staff members and seventeen children present

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-01 · Supervision

2.4 Supervision 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. While conducting the routine inspection I observed the infant room teacher outside of the classroom twice during this time. There was no other staff member present in the classroom, the babies were in their cribs and rocking seat at this time, I told staff member that children are always to be supervised at all times and this should never happen, there should be a staff member at the facility to give breaks when needed

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

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. While conducting the facility routine inspection I observed cleaning supplies Lysol cleaner, micro ban, bleach and dreft, were on the edge of the counter with the sink accessible to children. I immediately told the teachers to place them in a cabinet that is not accessible to children in the infant classroom, the one-year-old classroom and the room that leads to the outside playground

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

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

23-22 · Fire Drills

3.8.3 Exit Areas The exits must be clearly marked, identifying the path to safety in case of an emergency, at all times during the operation of the child care facility. The exits must not be blocked at any time. There were toys and baby bounce seats blocking the emergency exit door near the baby room. Facility was advised to remove the items immediately, there was no one during the time of the inspection to complete the task

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

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 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. There are staff members that have not started the introductory to childcare training and is pass due. (See supplemental)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

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. There is a staff member with no early lit training. (See Supplemental)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

7.1 Immunization Records 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. There are several children immunization out of compliance and expired during this inspection. (See Supplemental)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

7.2 Student Health Records 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. There are several children files out of compliance for health forms. (See supplemental)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

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 child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. 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. Infants 4:1 8 months through three-year olds 13:1 4 school age children in lobby unsupervised At 8:05am additional staff members arrived at work, and this brought the facility back into compliance

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-01 · Supervision

2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Childcare 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 childcare 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 childcare facility. 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. The school age children in the lobby waiting on the school bus was not supervised by a staff. At 8:05am additional staff arrived and brought the facility back into compliance for supervision

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

20-06 · Crib Requirements

LC observed an infant in a crib with a blanket, bib, and a pacifier with the string attachment. Corrective action: The teacher removed the items from the crib

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2023

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

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

Staff listed on the supplemental has not had a history verification. Corrective action needed

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

Upon arrival LC, noticed a staff member outside of the facility. While conducting ratio count, there was 1:16 - 3 year old's. Corrective action: The teacher returned to the classroom. Ratio: 2:16 - 3 year old's and one 2 year old's 2:6 - 1 year old's 1:3 - infants

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.