44-01 · Personnel Records

The licensing specialist reviewed three employee files (for employees TH, HL, and JB) that had missing elements on their 5131 forms. Each employee was missing their social security number, date of birth, and date of hire. The director filled in the information during the inspection, putting this facility back into compliance. The Child Care Facility handbook states: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents A. Each personnel record must have a completed CFFSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

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

34-04 · Credentialed Staff

The licensing specialist found the director on site to not have a current directors credential, which expired on August 10th. The Childcare Facility Handbook states: 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF Child FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. All applications and documentation will be verified, and, if complete, the credential will be issued by the Department or its designated representative on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(g), F.A.C

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

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

During inspection, the licensing specialist found bottles in the three/four-year-old classroom, and in the VPK classroom, that did not have their full names. The director correctly labeled water bottles while the licensing specialist was in the classroom. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 34: 3.9.5 Food Handling 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 13, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

30-05 · Diapering

The licensing specialist found the diaper changing area in the two-year-old classroom to be unclean. The Director cleaned and sanitized with a disposable towel and cleaner while the specialist was there; this facility is now in compliance. The Child Care Handbook States on page 37: 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements 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 May 13, 2024

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

33-01 · Training Requirements

No onsite inspection was conducted. The re inspection was completed by email correspondence with the Director regarding employee, JC. The employee was not able to complete the Intro training on 11/19/2023. The employee is scheduled to take the last 2 tests on 12/9/2023. The Director has chosen to receive a second noncompliance regarding this standard as the employee is needed at the program. Counselor has given an extended

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-07 · Training Requirements

No onsite inspection was conducted. The re inspection was completed by document submission via email from the Director of the program on 11/1/2023 to this Licensing Counselor. Counselor was informed that employee, TP, was not able to complete the 10 hours of annual in services for the licensing year of 7/1/2022-6/30/2023 with the first extension she was given. The Director has requested that more time be given for the employee to complete the trainings. Counselor has made the Director aware that it will be the second noncompliance regarding this standard. The Director has been informed that the next noncompliance regarding this standard could result in a fine. The Director is in agreement with this. The employee will need to complete the trainings by 11/13/2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

There are currently 6 employees. Counselor reviewed all employee records. One employee, JC, has been at the facility for over a year and has not completed the Intro training. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 40 that: 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

40-41 · Medication

that: 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. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 41 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: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-08 · Training Requirements

There are currently 6 employees. Counselor reviewed all 6 employee records. One employee, TP, did not have documentation of completed in-services for the licensing year. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 42 that: 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 child care 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 child care facility for review by the licensing authority. C. All child care personnel employed in the industry beyond 15 months, who change employment from one child care program to another during the fiscal year must complete the annual in-service training requirement. D. Child care personnel not in compliance with the annual in-service training requirement described in this section must complete the remaining in-service training requirement within 30 days of the noncompliance finding by the licensing authority. These hours

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

42-02 · Student Health and Records

There are currently 37 children enrolled. Counselor reviewed 15 newly enrolled children since the last inspection on 5/15/2023. One child, ILB, had an expired physical. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 60 that: 7.2 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-03 · Personnel Records

There are currently 6 employees. Counselor reviewed all 6 employee records. One employee, JC, did not have the signed statement on file. The employee signed the statement during the inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 61 that: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

61-62 · Violation

that: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-06 · Background Screening Documents

There are currently 6 employees. Counselor reviewed all 6 employee records. One employee, JC, did not have the signed Attestation of Good Moral Character form on file. The employee signed the form during the inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 62 that: B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2023

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

13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

During the inspection, Counselor observed two cabinets in the children's bathroom that held cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer to be open and in reach of children. The Director removed all the chemicals in the cabinets up to a higher place and out of reach of the children during the inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 22 that: 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. C. Firearms and weapons, as defined in section 790.001, F.S., are prohibited within any building or upon any person located on the premises, excluding federal, state or local law enforcement officers. D. Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia must not be present on the premises or in vehicles used by child care facility

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

40-04 · Medication

During the inspection, Counselor observed an EpiPen in a container other than the original container. The facility will inform the parent of the requirements for medication and send the expired medication home with the child today. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 56 that: C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. All prescription and non-prescription medication must be dispensed according to written directions on the prescription label or printed manufacturers label and maintained at the appropriate temperature

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

40-17 · Medication

During the inspection, Counselor observed two children's medications. One child had two EpiPens and an albuterol inhaler. All three of the medications were expired. The other child has an EpiPen that was expired. The teacher will send home the medication today and let the parents know about the medication requirements. The Child Care Facility handbook states on page 56 that: H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023

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