04-04 · Supervision

A child had her pants down and teachers were unaware of the situation. The child care facility handbook states on pg.12 Childcare personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. Teachers will need to complete the DCF Course, Safety in Childcare Programs (SCCP) and the director will need to create a playground placemat chart for the teachers. All areas of the playground need to be in view of teachers at all times. Specialist will review training hours and playground teacher placement chart at reinspection

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

Three employees did not start their training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry; however, two have since commenced their training. Director stated employees will be in compliance within 10 business days. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 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.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

Bleach was found on the bottom shelf of an unlocked cabinet across from the bathrooms in the hallway of the VPK building. Staff removed the bleach from the cabinet and into a locked cabinet. The Child Care Handbook states 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. 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 Jan 30, 2024

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

05-04 · Transportation

Transportation log missing signature, director stated she will have the staff that performed the second sweep go back and sign the transportation log. The Child Care 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.

12-02 · Facility Environment

The two-year-old playground's fence has one board pulling away and exposing screws and nails. The three and four-year-old playground's fence has one part of a board missing. Director stated her maintenance man will be at the facility tomorrow morning to correct issue. The Child Care Facility Handbook states 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

Counselor observed bottles missing first and last names in a two-year-old room. Director instructed staff to label each sippy cup or bottle with first and last names. The Child Care Facility Handbook states 3.9.5 Food Handling A. Bottles and sippy cups provided by the facility must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use and do not have to be labeled. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

Two child care staff did not begin introductory training within 90 days of employment. Director stated staff will complete their training before February 14th, 2024. The Child Care Handbook states 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

Two incident and accident reports were not signed on the day of the incident. Director stated all reports will be signed on the day of the incident. The Child Care Handbook states 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. E. In the event of serious injury or death, the incident must immediately be reported to the licensing authority

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

47-01 · Access/Child Safety

Employee lifted a child, off of her sleeping mat, by one arm, swung her around, and dropped her to the floor. This employee was terminated at a later date. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 8.2 Child Safety .C. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited

Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

01-03 · License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising

One of the buses did not have their license number displayed, as the bus clearly advertises the facility's name. Director stated she would have this issue corrected this week. The 2023 Florida Statutes states: 402.318 Advertisement.A person, as defined in s. 1.01(3), may not advertise a child care facility, family day care home, or large family child care home without including within such advertisement the state or local agency license number or registration number of such facility or home. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-08 · Training Requirements

Director could not produce documentation of in-service training, which should be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268. Director stated she would produce this documentation on October 27, 2023, for all childcare staff. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, childcare personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. B. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the childcare facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in-service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the childcare facility for review by the licensing authority

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

The vehicle alarm was not working on one of the buses. Director stated she made an appointment to have it fixed next week. The Child Care 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. A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. B. The maximum number of individuals transported in a vehicle may not exceed the manufacturers designated seating capacity or the number of factory installed seat belts. C. When transporting children, staff-to-child ratios must be maintained at all times. The driver may be included in the staff-to-child ratio if he or she meets screening and training requirements. 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. E. The interior of vehicles, when being used to transport children, must be maintained at a temperature comfortable to children (between 65- and 82- degrees Fahrenheit). The vehicle can be ventilated either by mechanical or natural means to maintain the temperature. F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 2. List of approved alarm manufacturers may be found on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare . 3. Alarms must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations. 4. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. above. Under this allowance, the existing alarm system must always be properly maintained in working order. Should at any time the alarm system require replacement, the new system must be selected from the Departments approved list referenced in 2.5.4 F.2. above

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

Play structures on two playgrounds are peeling paint. Director stated they will be blasted and repainted. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment A. A child care facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

One staff did not complete her early literacy training within one year of her date of employment. Director stated she would complete the training this week. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 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.

40-17 · Medication

One medication had expired. Director stated she would return the medication to the parent todayy. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

04-04 · Supervision

Teacher placed a pair of adult scissors in a box, on top of the fence, and then left for the day; however, a child jumped up and knocked the box down, and a two-year-old accessed the scissors without anyone seeing him. The child took the scissors and cut his finger open. The Director stated that she instructed all staff to not leave sharp objects around and to return them to their rightful place immediately after use. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-05 · Training Requirements

One staff person left the industry, not in compliance with the training requirements, and did not complete the required training before returning to the industry. Director stated the staff person is testing the end of April as that is the earliest exam date available. The child Care facility Handbook states: 4.3 Break in Service A. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry in compliance with training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she will be given 90 days to comply with any new training requirements established during the gap in employment in the child care industry. B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re- employment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

The facility failed to remove one staff person from the Clearinghouse roster. Director removed this staff person during this monitoring. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 5.1 Initial Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. K. The employer/owner/operator must add childcare personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a childcare 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

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.