17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

Licensing Specialist observed that the red and yellow playground Station that had a sign saying Full and Self was rusted in multiple places. And the stairs on the large equipment located in the pre-school play ground were covered with brown rubber. The rubber was peeling and had cracks on multiple places exposing a rusty metal underneath. TA was Provided: Licensing Specialist disscussed requirement with the director. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

Licensing Specialist observed that the ground cover under the swing set and the permanent playground equipment located in the toddler's playground were measuring less than one inch in mulch. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist disscussed the ground cover requirement with the director. Director informed Licensing Specialist that the mulch was scheduled to be placed and the weeds around the swing set will be removed next Friday. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 3.12 Outdoor Equipment D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for Two child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care. Teacher 1's Industry start date and hire date was 02/07/2023. Teacher 2's Industry start date and hire date were 05/15/2023. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist disscussed Literacy training requirement with the Director. 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. 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. 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.

23-20 · Fire Drills

24 in- service hours, thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. 4.2.7 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. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted): 1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectious diseases, sudden infant death syndrome, emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, shaken baby syndrome, use of safe sleep practices, administration of medicine, emergency preparedness, and handling of hazardous materials; 2. Pediatric CPR; 3. First Aid (may be taken to meet the in-service requirement only once every two years); 4. Nutrition; 5. Child development - typical and atypical; 6. Child transportation and safety; 7. Behavior management; 8. Working with families; 9. Design and use of child-oriented space; 10. Community, health and social service resources; 11. Child abuse; 12. Child care for multilingual children; 13. Working with children with disabilities in child care; 14. Safety in outdoor play; 15. Literacy; 16. Guidance and discipline; 17. Computer technology; 18. Leadership development/program management and child care personnel supervision; 19. Age-appropriate lesson planning; 20. Homework assistance for school-age care; 21. Food safety training; 22. Developing special interest centers/spaces and environments; 23. Other course areas relating to child care or child care management; 24. Any of the online courses offered through the Departments child care website

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.