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Home › FL › Seffner › Precious Gems Academy Inc
736 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Seffner FL 33584 · License #C13HI0269 · Center · Child Care Facility
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12-02 · Facility Environment
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the blue wall and blue doors in the One's classroom to have paint peeling throughout the classroom. Per the DCF Handbook 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.
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12-03 · Facility Environment
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the back girl's bathroom ceiling vent is hanging from the ceiling and covered with dust. Per the DCF Handbook 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
17-02 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed broken wood pieces with a screw hanging out on the plastic play gym with a wooden bridge on the back playground. Per the DCF Handbook The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed 4 bottles not labeled with the child's first and last name in the Infant room and 1 bottle and 1 sippy cup in the One's Classroom not labeled with the child's first and last name. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the teacher in each classroom labeled all the bottles and sippy cup with each child's first and last name. Per the DCF Handbook 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
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-05 · Diapering
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the changing table in the Two's classroom to have dirt and mulch under the blue mat. This was corrected the time of the inspection as the teacher cleaned and sanitized under the blue mat on the changing table. Per DCF Handbook 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
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-09 · Training Requirements
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist monitored 1 staff's file in which the staff has not completed the Safe Sleep Training within first the 30 days from the hire date. Per the DCF Handbook 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 child care 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 child care personnel record
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Immunization Records
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist monitored 7 Children's immunization records that were expired. Per the DCF Handbook 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 65C- 22.001(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. A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. B. 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. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. C. School-aged children attending public or non-public schools are not required to have student health examination and immunization records on file at the child care facility as such records are on file at the school where the child is enrolled. D. If the custodial parents or legal guardians need assistance concerning these requirements, the facility shall refer them to the Department of Health or to the childs physician. E. Medical records in this section are the property of the custodial parent or legal guardian and must be returned to them when the child withdraws from the facility. The medical records are transferable if the child attends another facility. F. It is recommended that child care personnel are current with all immunizations routinely recommended for adults by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Page 6 of 8 Name: Precious Gems Academy Inc License #: C13HI0269 Address: 736 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Seffner FL 33584 Type: Renewal Date: 05/13/2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
During the time of the re inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the water fountain on the playground with broken plastic fencing around it has not been removed or replaced and the 2 metal red benches with paint and rush chipped and cracked has not been repaired or replaced. This standard will remain out of compliance for these two issues. Per the DCF Handbook A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed a water fountain on the playground with broken plastic fencing around it that needs to be replaced and 2 metal red benches with paint and rush chipped and cracked. Per the DCF Handbook A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed 5 sippy cups in the Twos Classroom that were not labeled with the child's first and last name. This was completed during the time of the inspection as the teacher in the classroom labeled all 5 sippy cups with the child's first and last name. Per the DCF Handbook 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
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-05 · Diapering
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the diaper changing table mats in the Infant Room and the Twos Classroom had dirt and debris under them. The teachers in both classrooms cleaned and sanitized both diaper changing tables and mats during the inspection. This standard is being marked as completed during the time of the inspection
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the mulch was less then 2 inches under the big yellow slide and the red and blue swings. Per the DCF Handbook D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.