30-07 · Diapering

Specialist observed the attendance log on the diapering surface. Specialist pointed out the attendance log to the Designated Representative who removed the attendance log for the diapering surface

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

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

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

Specialist observed a spray bottle with bleach int it left on a desk in reach of children. When pointed out the teacher removed the spray bottle stored it in a cabinet out of reach of the children

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-06 · Fire Drills

The Specialist reviewed the fire drill log. The last fire drill was on February 27, 2025. 7 staff and 51 children participated. The Specialist was not able to conduct a fire drill at the time of inspection. The Specialist has given the provider until April 30, 2025, to conduct a fire drill. The provider will advise the specialist when the fire drill has been conducted

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

04-15 · Supervision

Specialist and Early Learning Coalition representative observed a child left in a restroom without supervision. Specialist waited until the child was finished and returned to the classroom. Teacher was made aware that the child needs to be accompanied to the bathroom. The Child Care Facility handbook states on page 13: H. Children must receive supervision and care in accordance with their age and required needs and be accounted for at all times while bathing or toileting

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

34-04 · Credentialed Staff

Specialist had been notified timely by the facility that they had lost their director. They are currently on a provisional license. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 47: A. Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

30-04 · Diapering

Specialist observed that while the diaper changing pad itself had been removed from the table the diaper changing table service was being used to rest the infant solid foods on and teacher was feeding the children from there. Food was removed at the time of inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 37: D. The diaper changing area must be physically separated from the food preparation, food service, and feeding area

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

30-06 · Diapering

Specialist observed a cloth changing mat cover in the one-year-old room. It was removed while specialist was in the room. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 37: 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

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2025

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

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

Specialist observed that there was insufficient mulch under the two slide structures and the rocking bus on the playground. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 39: 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

Specialist observed that one teacher had not started the introductory training within 90 days of beginning in the industry. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 39: 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.

33-09 · Training Requirements

Specialist observed that one staff member had not completed safe sleep within 30 days of hire. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 41: 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 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.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

Specialist observed that one child who had enrolled on 10/28/2024 did not have a Student Health Exam on file. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 60: 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. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

2 classroom drawers that were not locked contained lysol spray and diaper cream. These items were removed at the time of this inspection. The CCF Handbook states that hazardous materials must not be accessible to the children in care. The items were removed during this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

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

04-01 · Supervision

A 3 year old child at this facility, who was not potty trained, was taken to the infant room to be changed. The child was put on the changing table used for the younger children and fell off of the table, breaking her collar bone. This high changing table should not be used for older children and the changing mat should fit securely on the table with the child securely strapped. The CCF Handbook states that child care personnel must position themselves so that all children can be directly supervised

Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

A 3 year old child fell off of a changing table on 4/28/2023. The staff member failed to notify administration or the parents of the incident. On 4/30/2023, the child's parent contacted the program director to notify her that her child had a broken collar bone and it happened at the child care center. The program director attempted to get a signature on an incident report on 5/1/2023. The parent refused to sign the report. The CCF Handbook states that documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence

Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.