Educated Minds Academy Inc

33-01 · Training Requirements

Two staff members are in the process of completing training. Provider requested additional time to come into compliance with licensing standards. See Supplemental Sheet

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

CCRC conducted two different ratios after observing a person/parent [not a childcare personnel as the owner informed CCRC] the person holding a child that was not hers, this individual was in the infant classroom with the teacher, who stayed longer than Ten minutes as advised by owner. The individual gave her name when CCR inquired during the inspection. The following ratios were observed through the first walk through: 1:6 Three-year-old 1:4 Infant 1:3 One-year-old 1:4 Two-year-old 1:5 Four and Five-year-old The second walk through the infant class: 1:5 Infant The owner called the Kitchen lady to cover. CCRC then observed that the kitchen lady had all 40 hours as in service without the completion or passing the competency exams. CCRC provided technical assistance: Two children and a one staff moved from the One year old classroom leaving the One year old classroom with One teacher and Six children in the infant class bringing this standard into compliance. The Ratio in the infant class became 2:7 Infants. s.402.305(4), F.S. 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

Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

04-18 · Supervision

During the first walk through CCRC observed a personnel with Six children that were Four and Five-year-olds. CCRC notated the name of the personnel. When comparing the names of all personnel to the clearing house/Back ground screening, CCRC did not find the name of this personnel listed. The director was questioned about the screening for this individual, she stated that she does not work for them. Owner informed CCRC that this person was only covering the class until the Four and Five-Year-old teacher come. CCRC did the First Ratio at 8 am. Children stayed with the unscreened individual for 30 minuets as the Four and Five-Year-Old teacher came to the center at 8:30 am . The individual was not at the center when CCRC asked to see her again. CCRC asked the director to call her so CCRC could check if she had required level two screening. Director said:" I do not want to call her" and mentioned that it was the owner/director's mother mistake and said to CCRC :" cite me". Then director brought a file for that individual from the back room. The File had Employment application. with employment date 12/19/22 Child Abuse and Neglect form signed on1/17/2023, Confidentiality agreement and a copy of Cuban Passports. Individual left the center. Individual was not present at the second visit on June, 19, 2023

Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

09-13 · Planned Activities

2.6 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

12-02 · Facility Environment

CCRC #3 observed the handwashing sink in the infant room was in not good repair in that the Caulk that was attached to the wall was coming apart. 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

18-06 · Technical assistance was provided: All napping mats should be impleadable without tears , Director brought brand new package full of new napping mats to replace ripped and torn mats, thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Bedding and Linens D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface

CCRC noticed the napping mats were ripped and torn, exposing the foam inside

Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

20-06 · Technical assistance was provided: Teacher was reminded of strangulation hazard, suffocation hazards and safe sleep requirements, Personnel removed all suffocation risks. 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

20.6 Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A CCRC observed infants sleeping in the swings covered with blankets during both visits ,June 16, 2023 and June 19, 2023 . Two infants on June 16,2023 at 9:43 am and Three infants that were covered. Two Infants sleeping in swings both covered with blankets, and one had a rainbow color teddy bear in swing while sleeping . On June19 2023 at 1:56 pm teacher during both times informed CCRC that they had just slept

Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

33-01 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection CCRC Observed a childcare personnel, who started working on 1/25/2022 was still employed at the facility and did not start the required DCF 40 hours within the 90 days mark additionally no hours were completed on the 15-month period, ELC 5 hours within the 12-month mark, and she does not have a proof of required safe sleep course within the 30 days mark. At the time of inspection CCRC Observed employee who was the cook and childcare personnel, who started working on 1/31/2020 is still employed at the facility, should started the required DCF 40 hours within the 90 days, however, she did not pass the required competency exams for any of the courses. This personnel is the cook, and she was called to cover ratio in the infant class. Employee does not need to complete required training if she works as cook or other personnel only. She is required to complete the hours in order to be counted in ratio. At the time of inspection CCRC Observed childcare personnel, JT, that started working on 12/1/2020 and is still working at the facility. The required DCF 40 hours were taken, however, the required competency exams were not completed within the 15 months period and have still not been completed. Employee did not complete the ELC 5 hours within the 12-month mark. At the time of inspection CCRC observed a childcare personnel, who started working on 04/14/2022 and was still employed at the facility. The required DCF 40 hours was started within 90 days however, she did not complete all the courses within the 12-month period and has not taken the required competency exams. AB has also not started or completed the ELC 5 hours within the 12-month period. Employee has also not started or completed the safe sleep training. Provider registered mentioned employee for DCF competency exams. Provider was given additional time for completion according to exam dates provided by DCF

40-01 · Medication

All CCRC observed a RX cream [Nystatin Cream USP] in a Ziploc bag, that was labeled with a child name (written on the Ziploc bag with a sharpie pen) without a medication authorization form attached. When CCRC #1 asked about the authorization the (MCS) teacher stated: the child does not use it. CCRC #1 observed that the cream was not sealed, almost empty, and did not have a box or a pharmacy label that contained the childs name and usage. TA was provided CCRC explained described and discussed medication requirements with the teacher. Teacher removed the cream to sent it home. Prescription or non-prescription medication can not be dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian and must have a pharmacy label that contained the childs name and usage. 6.5 Medication :A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. Prescription and non- prescription medications that are used on an as needed basis require the parent/ legal guardian to provide additional documentation on the authorization form to describe symptoms that would require the medication to be given. The child care provider must never administer a medication that is prescribed for one child to another child. C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. All prescription and non-prescription medication must be dispensed according to written directions on the prescription label or printed manufacturers label and maintained at the appropriate temperature. F. The facility must maintain a record for each child receiving any medications that documents the full name of the child, the name of the medication, the date and time the medication was given, the amount and dosage, and the name and signature of the person who gave the medication. This record must be initialed or signed by the program personnel who gave the medication. The record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months after the last day the child received the dosage. 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. If medication is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or medication. H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. I. Prior to administering medication to children, child care personnel responsible for administering medication must be educated on proper administration procedures. Written documentation must be maintained in the personnel file that child care personnel administering medication have been educated on proper administration procedures. J. Child care personnel must ensure sun safety for themselves and children under their supervision. It is recommended that infants younger than six months of age are kept out of direct sunlight, limiting sun exposure when ultraviolet rays are strongest. Sunscreen may only be utilized with written permission from parents/guardians. Manufacturer instructions must be followed. K. Use of diaper creams and insect repellant may only be utilized with written permission from parents/guardians. Manufacturer instructions must be followed

Corrected by Jun 16, 2023