Building Blocks Head Start Center

22-01 · Operable Phone

During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised that the facility does not have an operational corded phone. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Operable Phone There must be at least one operable corded telephone that is neither locked nor located at a pay station that is available to all child care personnel at all times during the hours of operation."

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34-04 · Credentialed Staff

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the Director's Credential expired on January 1, 2024. The Licensing Specialist also observed that the Director Credential Renewal was submitted on January 8, 2024. 4.7 Director Credential According to the childcare facility handbook Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a childcare facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a childcare facility or a license for a change of ownership of a childcare 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 Childcare and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CFFSP 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. 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. B. CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Childcare and Education Program Director Credential, must be maintained at the facility for review by the licensing authority. A Director Credential, as documented on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Childcare and Education Program Director Credential is active for five years from the date of issuance. C. An individual may not be the director of childcare facilities that overlap in the hours of operation. D. An individual with an inactive Director Credential is ineligible to be the director of a childcare facility. E. Every applicant for a license to operate a childcare facility or a license for a change of ownership of a childcare facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. F. Childcare facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. 2. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a credentialed director

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