19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

During inspection I observed napping children Cots to not be in compliance with the handbook 18 inches apart. 3.6.2 Nap/Sleep Space C. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier Corrected at time of inspection children Cots were moved to a different area in clear sight of a childcare provider to me space requirements

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

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

24-21 · Food Preparation Area

Food in refrigerator not labeled was removed and discarded. 3.9.2 Food Storage D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days. Corrected at time of inspection, food was removed and discarded in trash

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

The cook who works 5 days a week from 7:45am -12:30pm was not background screened through the AHCA clearinghouse. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. I advised the director staff member will need to be background screen and cannot work until screening is completed

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

12-12 · Technical assistance was given I explained to director why space heaters are to never be used in childcare facilities

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. There were space heaters being utilized in classroom. Corrected at time of inspection, director removed the space heaters and removed from the classrooms

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-03 · Training Requirements

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. There is a volunteer that works more than 10hrs. a month that has not started her introductory training. (See supplemental)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

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. The volunteer did not have a complete staff file to include CAN. The director had the staff member to sign all necessary forms to include CAN, to complete the employee file

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-01 · Supervision

The facility director is serving also as the cook, there is not adequate supervision. I observed the director with back turned to the children while cooking, she would not be able to get to the children unless she walked around the kitchen counter. I assisted the director with serving lunch at the time. 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-09 · Facility Environment

I did observe a baby roach in one of the drawers in the kitchen. (See Attached photos) 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements 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. Corrected at time of inspection. Was sent in prior to uploading. Was notified by the facility director that pest control came on 10/23/2024 and sprayed the facility for unwanted bugs. (See Supplemental)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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

25-01 · Technical assistance was given licensing specialist provided director with the MyPlate guideline on proper portions for the appropriate age groups. Director stated children would receive more food if they requested it. Corrected at time of inspection

The serving sizes did not meet the USDA Myplate dieting guidelines, the serving spoon the cook was using was the size of a tablespoon for vegetables, one half of pot spoon for the mac and cheese and a small ice-cream scoop for the peaches. Children were able to receive more food when asked. (See attached picture) B. If a child care facility provides food to children in care, it must provide nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to help meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. The USDA MyPlate is to be used to determine which food groups to serve at each meal or snack serving size and age appropriateness of the selected foods for children. Copies of the USDA MyPlate dieting guidelines, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(t), F.A.C. In addition, meals and snacks must contain at a minimum the meal and snack patterns shown for infants and children in the Child Care Food Program Meal Patterns which are incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001 (7)(r) and (s), F.A.C

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-07 · Training Requirements

There is a staff member that did not complete the SR training. (See Supplemental)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

36-03 · CPR Requirements

B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: There are not enough staff members with CPR training. This facility is required to have three staff members to be certified in CPR

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

37-02 · First Aid Requirements

B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: There are not enough staff members with First Aid training. This facility requires three staff members to be certified in First Aid

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

There is a child with expired Immunization records. (See Supplemental)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-08 · Training Requirements

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. Training hours were not documented on form 5268

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

46-03 · Daily Attendance

The 3 year old classroom and the 4 to school age classroom did not have and current daily attendance for 6/14/23. Corrective action: The teachers checked in each child on the attendance record

Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

13-04 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

LC observed a pair of adult scissors accessible to 6 two year olds. Corrective action: The teacher removed the scissors from the shelf

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023

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