CFM Rosa Valdez Center at Oak Grove

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

Ratios: 1:4 2 infants and 2 1-year olds 1:8 1-year olds 2:8 1 and 2-year olds 2:8 2-year olds 1:8 3-year olds 2:11 VPK During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be one teacher with eight one-year olds. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by another teacher coming into the classroom. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the s.402.305(4), F.S. "(4) STAFF-TO- CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group. (b) This subsection does not apply to nonpublic schools and their integral programs as defined in s. 402.3025(2)(d)1. In addition, an individual participating in a community service program activity under s. 445.024(1)(e), or a work experience activity under s. 445.024(1)(f), at a child care facility may not be considered in calculating the staff-to-children ratio"

Corrected by Jan 7, 2025

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09-04 · Planned Activities

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be no inclement weather schedules posted. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Planned Activities Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth. The written plan also must include scheduled activities that: A. Promote emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth; B. Do not have children left in confining devices such as car seats as an alternative to active play or adult/child interaction, supervision, or discipline; C. Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day. D. Include both active and quiet play. Active play includes outdoor activities a minimum of twice per day, weather permitting. E. Include meals, snacks, and nap times, if appropriate for the age and the times children are in care. F. Provide adequate time and space for infants, birth to 12 months, in care to engage in activities that promote development of movement skills (tummy time, crawling, turning over, sitting, etc.). Infant seats (swings, bouncers, etc.) must be used only for short periods of time, no more than 15 to 30-minute intervals per infant and no more than two times per day that the child is in care. Infants in care shall be provided opportunities for outdoor time each day that weather permits. G. An appropriate daily schedule provides flexibility and contains transition periods that help children move smoothly from one activity to another. H. Providers are encouraged to inform parents and legal guardians of their childs activities on a daily basis.I. Providers must implement program practices that promote consistency and continuity of care for infants and toddlers. Early care and education programs must provide opportunities for each child to build emotionally secure relationships with a limited number of child care personnel. Efforts to promote consistency and continuity of care are shown through following daily routines and communicating consistently with parents/guardians. J. The program must make reasonable accommodations to the environment, planned activities and schedule so that children with special needs may participate."

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12-01 · Facility Environment

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be various areas of peeling paint. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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."

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12-03 · Facility Environment

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the ceiling vents in the one-year old room to have dust built up and to be in need of cleaning. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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."

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21-10 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be dried urine on the seat of the two toilets in the school aged restroom. During the time of the inspection, the was resolved by a teacher cleaning the restroom. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "G. Every facility must have at least one portable or permanent bath facility available for bathing children. The bath facility must be in good operation, clean and must be sanitized or disinfected after each use."

Corrected by Nov 15, 2024

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29-16 · Health and Sanitation

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed five classrooms to not have a DCD sign explaining when to wash hands, only how. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "D. Situations or times that children, child care personnel, and/or volunteers must perform hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas."

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30-06 · Diapering

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the changing pad in the Tiger room to have rips and tears. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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."

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30-07 · Diapering

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed napping linens to be stored under the diaper changing table. During the time of the inspection, this was completed by the teacher removing the napping linens. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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."

Corrected by Nov 15, 2024

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33-07 · Training Requirements

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two personnel files to not have completed the required 10 hours of in- service training. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30."

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35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed four personnel files to be missing documentation of the annual refresher of the facilities exposure plan. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Health Requirements There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review."

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38-02 · Emergency Telephone Numbers

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist did not observe emergency phone numbers or directions posted on or near the facilities telephones. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "A. Emergency service telephone numbers must be posted on or near all telephones, including 911, ambulance, fire, police, poison control center, Florida Abuse Hotline, and the county public health department. Additionally, the address and directions to the facility must be posted with descriptions of major intersections and local landmarks."

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41-01 · Immunization Records

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child's file to be missing the immunization records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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 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."

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41-02 · Immunization Records

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be seven children with expired immunization records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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 65C22.001(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."

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42-01 · Student Health and Records

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be three children with no health examination records in their file. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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."

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42-02 · Student Health and Records

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child's health records to not be complete in that it did not indicate the results of all components included in DH form 3040. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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."

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44-02 · Personnel Records

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be two personnel files missing the employment application. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S."

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45-05 · Background Screening Documents

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be six personnel records failing to complete the employment history checks. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained."

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45-06 · Background Screening Documents

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be one personnel file missing the Attestation of Good Moral Character. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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."

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30-14 · Diapering

During the time of inspection, Diaper changing sign was missing from the diaper changing areas. According to the DCF Handbook, under Diapering paragraph L Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and childcare personnel

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

During the time of inspection, 3 labels with first and last names were missing from the water bottles of the VPK children playing in the playground. According the DCF Handbook, under food handling 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

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33-08 · Training Requirements

During the time of inspection 2 childcare personnel did not have documentation of completed 10 hours in service training during the current fiscal year. According to the DCF Handbook, under Training Requirements section 4 Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, childcare personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30

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35-11 · Communicable Disease Control

During the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions. According to the DCF Handbook, under Health Requirements Childcare facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that childcare personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review

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35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

During the of the inspection, documentation was missing for 12 out of 12 childcare personnel on the required annual refresher education of the facility's exposure plan. Childcare facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that childcare personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review

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44-02 · Personnel Records

During the time inspection 2 out of 12 childcare personnel files were missing an employment application. According to the DCF Handbook, under Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare 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 complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S

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