23-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to at a minimum, train the person in charge in the use of the approved fire system prior to the

At the time of the reinspection, the facility was unable to complete a fire drill at the request of the licensing specialist using the facility's approved by the local fire authority. The director was not onsite during the reinspection and the person in charge stated she still did not know how to activate the alarm system to perform the drill

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to permanently mount the cords to the wall or remove from the classrooms prior to the

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed TVs in 2 separate classrooms (1 & 2-year-old and 2-year-old- classroom) with the power cord hanging that was accessible to the children. Also, in the 3 & 4-year-old classroom the alphabet rug was tattered in 2 areas and one section had the border separated from the rug

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that infants and 1's must have ratios maintained at all times to remain in compliance. During walkthrough: Staff-Children-Age Group: 1/3/infants 1/7/1 & 2's 2/9/2's 2/8/3 & 4's After correction: Staff-Children-Age Group: 1/3/infants 1/6/1 & 2's 2/10/2 & 3's 2/8/3 & 4's Director was not onsite during the inspection

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental had (7) 1 & 2-year-old children. The licensing specialist explained to the staff that the classroom was out of ratio and 1 child was moved to another classroom putting the facility back into compliance

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to treat for the ants prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed an active ant pile near the red tire on the playground

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

23-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to train at least 1 staff on how to perform fire drills using the alarm system. Additionally, extra time was allotted to align the due dates. The last fire drill was conducted on 5/21/25 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 7/11/24 (weather) and 6/18/24 (lockdown. The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in April 2025

At the time of the inspection, the facility was unable to complete a fire drill at the request of the licensing specialist using the facility's approved by the local fire authority. The director was not onsite during the inspection and the person in charge stated she did not know how to activate the alarm system

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete additional in-service training prior to the

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental only had 9 hours in-service training documented for the fiscal year 2023 - 2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to create a file and have onsite prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 7 staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a file onsite available for review. The licensing specialist obtained the staff's info and was able to verify the staff had a valid background screening

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that the facility has 5 days to add or remove staff from the roster

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were 2 staff who were not listed as current and 1 staff who was not removed on the facility's roster

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission through the Clearinghouse prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed a new staff file & observed the staff had a 90-day break in service and was not rescreened prior to employment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean all the vents and all the toys prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: 1) several ac vents throughout the facility with an excess of lint/dust/debris 2) the blue & yellow picnic table under the trees had a green algae like substance on the seating area and the tabletops were also dirty 3) the green picnic table was dirty with pollen/dirt 4) the large climbing equipment needs to be pressured washed along the top as it was extremely dirty

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repailace the wood prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed an attic access door in the 4 & 5-year old classroom that is falling inwards and has broken wood around the frame

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-18 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a missing electrical outlet cover in the 2 & 3-year-old classroom. The provider installed the cover placing the facility back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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

12-19 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that daily inspections must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's daily indoor/outdoor log and observed from January 13, 2025 until January 31, 2025, there were no checks completed/documented

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

13-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a bottle in the infant classroom that was not labeled. The staff labeled the bottle as soap and water placing the facility back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed hand sanitizer on a shelf in the 4 & 5-year-old classroom, Fabuloso cleaner, Windex cleaner and Lysol power clean in the bathroom of the 1-year-old classroom and spray disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer that was accessible to the children. The provider removed the items placing them back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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

14-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/fixtures prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed all classrooms that had light fixtures that were inoperable, and the lighting measured between 5.72 - 12.51-foot candles

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

14-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the bulbs with brighter bulbs prior to the due date. A suggestion was given to the provider to use LED bulbs as they are brighter

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed lighting that was inoperable in the 4 & 5-year-old classroom where the children work and read that measured 39.3-foot candles

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean the playground of debris, replace or remove the green privacy netting and treat for the ants prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: 1) multiple active ant piles on the playground 2) multiple areas of debris (sticks, plastic bags, empty paper towel roll, napkins, an "open" sign and multiple broken pool noodles 3) an area of the green privacy netting on the gate near the road was torn and also on/near the gate to the rear parking area was torn

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

23-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be completed monthly while children are in care. The last fire drill was conducted on 12/10/24 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 7/11/24 (weather) and 6/18/24 (lockdown). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in April 2024

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a fire drill during the month of January 2025

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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

24-23 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to place a thermometer in the refrigerator prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the refrigerator in the 2 & 3-year old classroom did not have a thermometer

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

28-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all bottles, sippy cups, etc. must be labeled with the child's first and last name

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed multiple cups and bottles in all classrooms that were not labeled with the child's first and last name

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the 2 plastic basketball hoop toys under the center section of the facility that both had frayed/missing hoop material and the large multi-colored plastic playhouse on the playground has multiple areas on the center section where the children walk that are broken. Also, on the playground, a large green semi tire was observed with a hole near the bottom. Lastly, the large climbing equipment steps and platform are very rusted and need to be sanded and repainted. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair or remove from the playground prior to the due date. Note: additional time was allotted to align the due dates

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

32-09 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean the table prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the blue water/sand table on the playground had standing water and an excess of debris

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental had expired immunization records in their file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

43-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental was missing an enrollment date on their application/registration form

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

47-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that all records must be accessible to licensing during operating hours. If there was an emergency with a child, the staff onsite would be unable to access emergency contacts, etc. The director arrived at approximately 10:45 placing the facility back into compliance for this standard

At the time of the inspection, the facility's director was not onsite. The staff in charge (listed on the supplemental) stated the director would be in around 10am. At 10:35, the director was still not onsite and the person in charge was unable to allow access to the office as it was locked and no one had keys. The director arrived at approximately 10:45am and allowed the licensing specialist onto the office to access the records

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete additional in-service training prior to the

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental only had 9 hours in-service training documented for the fiscal year 2023 - 2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form or religious exemption form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed childrens files E - N and observed the child listed on the supplemental was missing an immunization record or religious exemption form in their file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

43-02 · Enrollment Information

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed children's files E - N and observed the child listed on the supplemental was missing an enrollment date on their application/registration form. The provider entered the enrollment date while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.. The provider was also encouraged to review all children's files to ensure each file is complete and has an enrollment date

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

44-04 · Personnel Records

t the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. The staff signed one while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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

12-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to permanently mount the cord to the wall or remove the TV prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a TV in the 4- & 5-year-old classroom with the power cord hanging and was accessible to the children

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-19 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor and outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the wood or remove from the playground prior to the due date. Additional time was allotted to align the due dates

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the red stationary boat had rotten and broken wood

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

32-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility last documented a monthly inspection in January 2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete additional in-service training prior to the

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental only completed 2 hours in-service hours for the fiscal year 2022 - 2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all 6 staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

09-03 · Planned Activities

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the one and two year old classroom as well as the infants and younger one year old classroom with no planned activities schedule posted in the classroom in an inconspicuous area. Counselor advised the provider that a schedule needs to be posted in each classroom reflecting the daily activities for each classroom. Provider had staff to place daily schedule in the classrooms at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that a classroom schedule is posted at all times and maintained to reflect daily activities for children in care

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-18 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an outlet uncovered in the four and five year old classroom in reach of children in care near the childrens cubbies. Provider covered the outlet at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that outlets in reach of children are covered at all times

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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

13-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed unlabeled spray bottles in the four and five year old classroom as well as the older ones and two year old classroom. Counselor asked the provider what solution was stored in the spray bottles and she replied it was Lysol and water. The staff labeled all spray bottles "Lysol and water" at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles containing chemicals or any harmful item are labeled at all times and out of reach of all children in care

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed several classrooms throughout the facility with bottles and cups sent from home that were not labeled with the childs first and last name. Some cups were not labeled, some cups had initials and some had first initial and full last name. Counselor advised the provider that all cups and bottles provided by parents must be labeled with the childs full name and must be maintained at all times. Provider had all staff labeled each childs bottle and cup at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and cups are labeled and maintained

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the stationary climbing equipment with metal slide on the childrens playground with paint chipping and rust exposed on the entirety of the equipment. The counselor also observed the four way seesaw with the rust present on the handles of the equipment. Counselor advised the provider that the equipment must be in good repair at all times and it must be repainted with no paint chipping observed. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment is repainted by the due date. Extra time is allotted to align the due dates given. Provider advised they have another play area for children to play and will instruct the children not to play on the equipment until after it is painted

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplement has not completed DCF required 5 hr Literacy course within 12 months of working in the child care industry. The staff started in the industry 1/2/2023 and has still completed the training course. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes the training by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan refresher training. Counselor advised the provider that training is completed initially at date of hire to the facility as well as annually a refresher is also completed to remain in compliance. Provider stated she was unaware that the training was annually. TA was provided to ensure that staff completes exposure plan refresher by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

43-03 · Enrollment Information

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility does not have acknowledgement of the required Know your child care facility, in all childrens files. Provider stated that she has never seen the brochure. Counselor emailed the provider the brochure and advised that all currently and newly enrolled children must have the acknowledgement of the brochure documented on file. TA was provided to ensure that all childrens files have the acknowledgement of the brochure on file by the due date. Counselor reviewed 16 children's files of the 48 children enrolled at the facility. (I-P by first name)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

• Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 TA: Child care personnel did not complete training within one year of the industry start date and exceeded 15 months. Child care personnel has completed the requirement but completed the requirement after the mandated time frame

Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-06 · Training Requirements

• The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C TA: FSC advised provider child care personnel should complete an approved five-hour early literacy and language development course by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-05 · Training Requirements

• Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B TA: FSC advised Provider child care personnel must complete training by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

• The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C TA: FSC observed two childcare personnel with expired child abuse reporting records in their personnel files. Both childcare personnel were present today. The director had them complete and sign updated child abuse document at time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-05 · Training Requirements

• Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B. TA: FSC advised Provider child care personnel must complete training by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-05 · Training Requirements

Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. TA: FSC advised Provider child care personnel must complete training by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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

• Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B TA: At time of inspection child care personnel labeled all bottles with the infants first and last names

Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

30-06 · Diapering

• Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable with tears/rips. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E TA: Provider achieved compliance at time of inspection by replacing the torn diaper changing pad with a new diaper changing pad

Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2023

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

33-05 · Training Requirements

• Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B TA: FSC advised provider that child care personnel must complete training by due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

• The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K TA: The provider achieved compliance at time of inspection by updating Employee Roster for all child care personnel

Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2023

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