A Children's Kastle ELC Inc at Winthrop

18-06 · Bedding and Linens

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a rip in the diaper changing table in the infant room. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. CCF Section 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface

Corrected by May 19, 2025

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33-03 · Training Requirements

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 staff members without proper required trainings for employment. CCF Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare 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 childcare industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course, completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Childcare personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 41 B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will beb approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years. 4.2.3 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 childcare 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 childcare personnel record

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13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed paint products exposed and accessible to the children in care in the two- to-three-year-old classroom. The Licensing Specialist also observed (6 bottles) of cleaning supplies/hand sanitizers underneath the sink in the four-year-old classroom. The Provider removed paint products immediately and placed in a locked cabinet away from children. This standard was brought back into compliance. Per CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B 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 by Feb 26, 2025

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17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the VPK playground there was a section of the fence that was not at ground level. There was a little gap. Licensing Specialist let know to monitor. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 F- Outdoor Play Area. F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided

Corrected by Feb 26, 2025

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30-06 · Diapering

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the changing mats were ripped exposing the foam in the infant classroom. The director was given until March 28, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the time inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. CCF Handbook Section 3.10.2, E Diapering Requirements E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use

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