• Class 3

  03-03 · Transportation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

  During the time of inspection, Provider did not have current insurance coverage or vehicle inspection on file for Licensing Specialist to review. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, section 2.4.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care home, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. E. All home operators must maintain documentation of current insurance coverage on all vehicles used to transport children in care

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

• Class 3

  03-23 · Transportation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

  During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the alarm on the Providers vehicle did not work. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, section 2.4 Transportation K. By January 1, 2022, all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

• Class 3

  08-13 · Staff Training FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

  During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the Providers training transcript did not reflect an active Staff Credential. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, section 5.1.3 Large Family Child Care Home Operators In addition to the training requirements identified above, large family child care home operators must: A. Possess an active Staff Credential Verification Confirmation, documented on the Training Transcript for at least one year prior to licensure. 1. To apply for a staff credential verification, a candidate must complete CF-FSP Form 5211, Florida Child Care Staff Credential Verification Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(d), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

• Class 3

  15-01 · Outdoor Time, Fencing, and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

  During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed animal feces in the outdoor play area. Licensing Specialist observed provider clean it up. Licensing Specialist observed an unlocked gate in the outdoor play area leading into an area with trash, litter and hazardous/toxic materials such as flea & tick spray and snake away treatment. Licensing Specialist observed Provider lock gate. This standard was brought back into compliance during the time of inspection. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, section 7.6 Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements A. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards

  Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

  Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Class 2

  17-02 · Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

  During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an infant laying in a full body pillow inside of the crib. Licensing Specialist observed Provider remove the pillow and place infant back into crib without any other objects. This standard was brought back into compliance during the time of inspection. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, section 7.8 Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding B. 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, play yards, and playpens used for infants must have tight fitting 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. D. 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. Cribs, playpens, play yards other napping and sleeping bedding being used by a child must be placed a minimum of 18 inches away from window blinds, draperies or any window treatment/cover that pose a strangulation hazard

  Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

  Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Class 3

  30-13 · Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

  During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed diaper creme on the changing table. Provider advised that she did not have authorization forms on file to dispense diaper creme. Provider advised that she does not dispense medication to children in care and did not know why the diaper creme was there. Licensing Specialist observed Provider discard of diaper creme into the trash. This standard was brought back into compliance during the time of inspection. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, section 7.24 Medication The family day care home or large family child care home is not required to give medication; however, if they choose to do so, the following shall apply: A. The operator must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to dispense prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and must contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be dispensed; and the date, time and amount of dosage to be given. This record shall be initialed or signed by the child care personnel who gave the medication. 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 personnel must never administer a medication that is prescribed for one child to another child. C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the home by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. E. All prescription and non-prescription medication shall be dispensed according to written directions on the prescription label or printed manufacturers label and maintained at the appropriate temperature. F. In the event of an emergency, non-prescription medication that is not brought in by the custodial parent or legal guardian can be dispensed only if the operator has written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to do so. Any medication dispensed under these conditions must be documented in the childs file and the custodial parent or legal guardian must be notified on the day of occurrence. G. The operator must maintain a record for each child receiving medications that documents the full name of the child, the name of medication, the date and time the medication was dispensed, the amount and dosage, and the name of the person who dispensed the medication. The record shall be maintained for a minimum of 12 months after the last day the child received the dosage. H. All medicine must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and shall either be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. I. Medication which has expired or is no longer being administered shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded if the child is no longer enrolled in care at the home. L. Use of diaper creams and insect repellant may only be utilized with written permission from parents/guardians. Manufacturer instructions should be followed

Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.