41-02 · Immunization Records

Licensing Specialist observed that 4 children had an expired Florida Certificate of immunization in their file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 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 65C- 22.001(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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

Licensing Specialist observed that the chain link fencing was not attached to the posts. It could easily be pushed and moved causing a potential safety hazard to the children. The Director was notified and advised Licensing Specialist that the work order is in, and the fence will be fixed shortly. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 The facilitys outdoor play area must be fenced as required by local ordinances to prevent access by children to all water hazards within or adjacent to outdoor play areas, such as pools, ditches, retention ponds, and fishponds. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

25-03 · Meals and Snacks

Licensing Specialist was advised that the kitchen was being renovated and is not operable at this time. Licensing asked the Director how was food being served and what was the source of the food? The Director stated to licensing Specialist that the meals were prepared at her home or the owners and brought in to the children. Licensing Specialist advised the director that was not allowed and suggested that the parents be notified that the kitchen is not operable and have the parents provide the children's meals until the kitchen is back in operable condition or provide catered meals from an approved source. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E A facility chooses to provide food to children directly or by contract with an outside source, such as a caterer, the food must be free from spoilage and handled in a sanitary manner at all times. The facility must have adequate equipment available to maintain food safety. If a facility chooses to provide or make available food to children in care from an outside source, such as a caterer, or a licensed child care facility under the same ownership that includes a food preparation area that meets licensing standards, or as the result of a learning activity provided by a child care program, such as a garden, it is the responsibility of the provider to ensure all food intended for consumption by a child in care is free from spoilage and contamination and safe for human consumption. A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. If food delivered by an outside source does not meet licensing standards, the facility must have an alternate plan for meals. Parents and legal guardians must be advised in advance of each foodrelated activity, such as special occasions and learning activities that include food consumption. Written parental permission may be obtained in the form of a general or specific permission slip. Documentation of parent permission for food activities must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of each activity. If a facility chooses not to provide meals and snacks, arrangements must be made with the custodial parent or legal guardian to provide nutritional food for the child. In the event that a childs parent fails to provide nutritious meals/snacks, the program must provide supplemental food items to complete the childs meal

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

27-02 · Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources

Licensing Specialist was advised that while the kitchen is being renovated the meals were being prepared at the homes of the director and owner, being that neither are licensed caterers and are not permitted to prepare and transport food to the facility making this non- compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.15. If a facility chooses to provide or make available food to children in care from an outside source, such as a caterer, or a licensed child care facility under the same ownership that includes a food preparation area that meets licensing standards, or as the result of a learning activity provided by a child care program, such as a garden, it is the responsibility of the provider to ensure all food intended for consumption by a child in care is free from spoilage and contamination and safe for human consumption. A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. If food delivered by an outside source does not meet licensing standards, the facility must have an alternate plan for meals. Parents and legal guardians must be advised in advance of each food related activity, such as special occasions and learning activities that include food consumption. Written parental permission may be obtained in the form of a general or specific permission slip. Documentation of parent permission for food activities must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of each activity. If a facility chooses not to provide meals and snacks, arrangements must be made with the custodial parent or legal guardian to provide nutritional food for the child. In the event that a childs parent fails to provide nutritious meals/snacks, the program must provide supplemental food items to complete the childs meal

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Licensing Specialist observed in multiple classrooms that not all sippy cups/water bottles were labeled with childs first and last name CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.