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7815 Tidewater Trl, Tampa FL 33619 · License #C13HI0608 · Center · Child Care Facility
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24-09 · Food Preparation Area
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the handwash sink in the kitchen was still inoperable. Director advised that she would call a plumber to fix it. CCF Handbook, section 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
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33-01 · Training Requirements
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that two staff members had not completed their required training. Director advised that they have appointments to take the exams on 4/10/25. Licensing Specialist is giving additional time for this standard to be brought back into compliance. CCF Handbook, section 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. 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. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: ? Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or ? Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
30-07 · Diapering
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a purse and a bookbag being stored on the diaper changing table. Licensing Specialist observed teacher remove the bags from the diaper changing table. CCF Handbook, section 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements G. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table. This standard was brought back into compliance during the time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-02 · Facility Environment
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the hole on the baseboard of the wall, along with an exposed cord was still present in the 2-year-old classroom and had not been repaired. CCF Handbook, section 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
20-06 · Crib Requirements
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed two infants sleeping in cribs with blankets covering them. Licensing Specialist also observed one infant asleep in a bouncer. Licensing Specialist observed teacher remove the blankets from the infants sleeping in cribs and also place the infant sleeping in the bouncer into a crib. CCF Handbook, section 3.6.3 Crib Requirements Children up to one year of age must be in a crib or playpen/play yard with sides for napping. Crib sides must be secured while there is an infant in the crib. Bar spacing must not exceed two and three-eighths inches. Cribs or playpen/play yards must meet the regulations as outlined in Title 16, Parts 1219, 1220 & 1221 Code of Federal Regulations, 2014, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(w), F.A.C. 3.6.4 Safe Sleep A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. C. Children must not be placed in the cribs, playpens, play yards or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. This standard was brought back into compliance during the time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-09 · Food Preparation Area
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the handwashing sink was still clogged and inoperable. CCF Handbook, section 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
33-01 · Training Requirements
Licensing Specialist observed training transcripts from the Child Care Training System for six staff who had not completed the required training. Licensing Specialist observed that three of the six staff still had not completed the required training. CCF Handbook, section 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.
46-02 · Daily Attendance
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that three children had not been accounted for on the sign in sheet in the four -year-old classroom. Licensing Specialist observed teacher add the time of arrival for the three children to the sign in sheet. CCF Handbook, section 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the childcare personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the childcare facility or program. However, childcare facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. This standard was brought back into compliance during the time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-02 · Facility Environment
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a hole on the baseboard of the wall and an exposed cord hanging out of the wall in the two-year-old classroom. During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed peeling paint on the blue wall located on the one- and two-year-old playground. During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the sink in the three-year-old classroom was warped and not in good repair due to water damage. CCF Handbook, section 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed paint containers in an unlocked cabinet under the bathroom sink and paint containers located in the one- and two-year-old shared bathroom shower. CCF Handbook, section 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
18-12 · Bedding and Linens
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cots to be stacked together with sheets and stored in the one- and two-year- old bathroom. CCF Handbook, section 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
24-09 · Food Preparation Area
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the handwashing sink was clogged and would not drain properly. CCF Handbook, section 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
33-01 · Training Requirements
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several staff did not complete the required training within 12 months from the date training began. CCF Handbook, section 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. CCF Handbook, section 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
40-15 · Medication
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed prescription medication stored in a child's cubby in the two-year-old classroom which was accessible to the children in care. Licensing Specialist observed teacher place medication on a shelf that was out of reach of children. This standard was brought back into compliance at the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, section 6.5 Medication G. All medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
41-02 · Immunization Records
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several children with expired immunization records on file. CCF Handbook, section 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, 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 60 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-01 · Student Health and Records
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several children with missing health records. CC Handbook, section 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. 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.
41-01 · Technical assistance was provided via the Facility handbook. Chapter 7 Record Keeping 7.1 B 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 Childcare Facility Handbook Page | 60 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
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that two of the children's records did not include a current DH form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization or a Religious Exemption for Immunization form, DH 681 in their file within 30 days of enrollment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.