Recordkeeping

One childcare employee who was not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry in March of 2023, did not complete required training before returning to the industry. Director stated she has finished all of the courses, and she will complete the testing within the next 30 days. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 4.3 Break in Service A. In the event an individual leaves the childcare industry in compliance with training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different childcare facility, he or she will be given 90 days to comply with any new training requirements established during the gap in employment in the childcare industry. B. In the event an individual leaves the childcare industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different childcare 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 childcare industry prior to re-employment

33-05 · Not corrected

Health And Medication

A room had an air vent that had lint build up on the vent. Staff removed the lint from the air vent. Director stated they would change the air filters more often to stop the accumulation of lint and dust. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements B. 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

12-12 · Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Caregiver-To-Child Ratio

Chemical sanitization could not be measured accurately as the incorrect testing strips were being used. Counselor left a tube of strips for this facility to use. C. Chemical Sanitization. 1. If chemical sanitization is used, an exposure time of at least 7 seconds is required for a chlorine solution of 50 mg/L that has a pH of 10 or less and a temperature of at least 75 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. If other sanitizers are used, the manufacturer instructions must be strictly followed. 3. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the sanitizing solution must be available and used to confirm appropriate concentration of solution during each use

29-11 · Corrected Oct 11, 2023

Health And Medication

The ground cover, mulch, was not maintained under the swings and slides in all playgrounds. Director stated they would order the mulch today. The Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment 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. 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

Nutrition

Several bottles in the infant rooms were labeled with first names only. Staff added last names while counselor was present. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 35: 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

28-02 · Corrected May 31, 2023

Recordkeeping

Upon review of the fire drill log it was discovered that a fire drill had not been conducted since February. A drill was conducted today with this counselor during nap time. There were 66 children and 13 staff members participating. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 27: 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee. B. Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill

Health And Medication

7.1 Immunization Records 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

41-02 · Not corrected