12-01 · Facility Environment

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that some of the large today, such as the xylophones had dust/dirt and some unknown sticky substance on them and were in need of cleaning. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the light switch cover plate in the 4/3-year-old classroom had dirt and what appeared to be children's paint on the cover plate, therefore was in need cleaning. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "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."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

During time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed Formica on the edge of the windowsill was peeling off and had sharp edges in the four-year-old classroom. During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided: childcare 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."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-03 · Facility Environment

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a hanging blind string in the reach of children and a pull toy with a long string was accessible to children in care that could cause strangulation. There were plastic bags in reach of children in the bathroom in an unlocked bottom plastic drawer that could cause possible suffocation. This was resolved during time of the inspection, by the blind cord being placed out of children's reach by the cord being adhered to the door frame by a magnet, the pull toy was removed from the children's reach until string can be cut and plastic bags was placed in a locked cabinet. During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided: " Strangulation hazards, strings, and cords long enough to encircle a childs neck such as those on toys and window coverings must not be accessible to children in care. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc."

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2025

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

12-18 · Facility Environment

During the time of inspection Licensing Specialist observed missing outlet covers in the bathroom and by the sink in the 4-year-old room. During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided: "All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed bleach water used to clean in reach of children in the 4-year-old classroom. This was brought back in compliance when staff placed the solution higher and out of reach of children. During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided: "All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times."

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

21-11 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the faucet (4-3 classroom) surface was peeling and had dirt and debris build up. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

23-10 · Fire Drills

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the 4-year classroom did not have their emergency evacuation routes posted in the classroom. During the inspection, the teacher posted the evacuation routes in the classroom, therefore this licensing standard is being marked as resolved. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "The operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation."

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

25-17 · Meals and Snacks

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the four-year-old classroom the snack were being stored in a cabinet over the sink. The apple sauce and Chex Cereal were being stored on the lower shelf of the cabinet, that was under the first aid kit, bottles of hand sanitizer and class cleaner, therefore not being stored properly. During the inspection, the Teacher, relocated the food items so that the chemicals were not stored over the food, therefore this is being marked as resolved. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "Food provided by parents/guardians must be properly stored and handled in a sanitary manner at all times to prevent contamination or spoilage. If food is supposed to be kept cold, the food must be stored in a refrigerator until eaten, or parents/guardians must include ice packs to keep food cold."

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2025

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

29-16 · Health and Sanitation

During the time of inspection Licensing Specialist observed Hand hygiene procedures not posted near the sink at the outside playground hand washing sink During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided: Childcare personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 1 childcare personnel file did not include documentation of having completed the Department's approved five-hour early literacy and language development course. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "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"

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

34-04 · Credentialed Staff

34.4 During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the Directors Credential had expired on 02/07/2025. The facility had not previously notified the Office of Licensing Child Care to advised that the Directors Credential had expired. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CFChild FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. All applications and documentation will be verified, and, if complete, the credential will be issued by the Department or its designated representative on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(g), F.A.C. A. Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. B. CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, must be maintained at the facility for review by the licensing authority. A Director Credential, as documented on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, is active for five years from the date of issuance. C. An individual may not be the director of child care facilities that overlap in the hours of operation. D. An individual with an inactive Director Credential is ineligible to be the director of a child care facility. E. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. F. Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. 2. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a credentialed director

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

37-06 · First Aid Requirements

During the time of inspection, the License Specialist observed missing items listed above from the facility first aid kit. During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided: Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, include: 1. Soap and hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present), 2. Adhesive bandages, 3. Disposable, non-porous gloves, 4. Cotton balls or applicators, 5. Sterile gauze pads or rolls, 6. Adhesive tape, 7. Digital thermometer, 8. Tweezers, 9. Pre-moistened wipes, 10. Scissors, 11. Bottled water (for cleaning wounds or eyes), and 12. A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.