04-09 · Supervision

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed an infant in a highchair at 9:38am, the infants do not eat until 11:30am. When asked if the infant would be eating soon, the personnel advised that the infant was not feeling well and that is why she was in the highchair. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the personnel taking the infant out of the highchair and carrying her. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "B. Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age appropriate chair with good head control. Children must not be left in high chairs or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times. The use of safety straps is required to prevent children from falling out of the high chair."

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

10-25 · Field Trip Permission

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, 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. B. The maximum number of individuals transported in a vehicle may not exceed the manufacturers designated seating capacity or the number of factory installed seat belts. C. When transporting children, staff-to-child ratios must be maintained at all times. The driver may be included in the staff-to-child ratio if he or she meets screening and training requirements. D. All child care facilities must comply with the insurance requirements found in Section 316.615(4), F.S. Documentation shall be maintained at the facility. E. The interior of vehicles, when being used to transport children, must be maintained at a temperature comfortable to children (between 65-and 82degrees Fahrenheit). The vehicle can be ventilated either by mechanical or natural means to maintain the temperature. F. 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. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 2. List of approved alarm manufacturers may be found on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare . 3. Alarms must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations. 4. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. above. Under this allowance, the existing alarm system must always be properly maintained in working order. Should at any time the alarm system require replacement, the new system must be selected from the Departments approved list referenced in 2.5.4 F.2. above."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

08-04 · Seat Belts/Child Restraints

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the seat belt in the last row by the alarm button was stuck, to a mechanism in the trunk area that needs to be detached. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained (in the vehicle and/or on file). Child safety restraint must be replaced if they have been recalled, are past the manufacturers date of use expiration date, or have been involved in a crash that meets the U.S. Department of Transportation crash severity criteria or the manufacturers criteria for replacement of restraints after a crash, as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. A. Children aged birth to one year old must be secured in a rear-facing car safety seat. B. Children aged one through 3 years, such restraint device must be a separate carrier or a vehicle built-in child seat. C. Children aged 4 years, a separate carrier, a vehicle built-in child seat, or a child booster seat must be used with appropriate seat belt. D. Children aged 5 years and older must be in seat belts. E. When applicable, any vehicle used for transporting children must accommodate the placement of wheelchairs with four tie-downs affixed according to the manufactures instructions in a forward-facing direction and the wheelchair occupant must be secured by a three-point tie restraint during transport; or the child must be placed in a federally approved child safety restraint or factory installed seatbelt when transported, in accordance to the childs needs. Manufacturers specifications must be followed to assure that safety requirements are met."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

09-04 · Planned Activities

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that none of the classroom had an inclement weather schedule. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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. G. An appropriate daily schedule provides flexibility and contains transition periods that help children move smoothly from one activity to another. H. Providers are encouraged to inform parents and legal guardians of their childs activities on a daily basis.I. Providers must implement program practices that promote consistency and continuity of care for infants and toddlers. Early care and education programs must provide opportunities for each child to build emotionally secure relationships with a limited number of child care personnel. Efforts to promote consistency and continuity of care are shown through following daily routines and communicating consistently with parents/guardians. J. The program must make reasonable accommodations to the environment, planned activities and schedule so that children with special needs may participate."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed peeling paint on the corners of the wall leading to the bathroom from the 3-year old room, baseboards with peeling paint in the VPK 1 room and a small area of the wall needing to be patched, large holes in the walls in the VPK 2 needing to be patched. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the van to have rips and tear on the seats and missing plate covers leaving peeling interior and sharp edges accessible to the children in care. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed cleaning supplies stored in an unlocked cabinet in the 2-year old room, 3-year old room, and VPK rooms. (Air freshener spray, 2 Lysol sprays, Disinfecting wipes, 2 Glade sprays, Water and Clorox solution, Microban, Lysol spray, Spic and Span, hand sanitizer) During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator moving all of the chemicals to the laundry room out of children's reach. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "B. 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 Feb 7, 2025

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

18-03 · Bedding and Linens

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the sheet in the playpen in the infant/1-year old room to have various large stains and in need of cleaning. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

22-01 · Operable Phone

During the time of the inspection, the Operator did not have an operational corded phone. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "Operable Phone There must be at least one operable corded telephone that is neither locked nor located at a pay station that is available to all child care personnel at all times during the hours of operation."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

30-06 · Diapering

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the diaper changing pad in the infant/1-year old room to be covers in a cloth material, when the Licensing Specialist lifted the cloth the diaper pad was observed to have rips and tears. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

30-07 · Diapering

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed baby food and formula stored under the diaper changing area in the infant/1-year old room and ensure s stored under the diaper changing area in the 2-year old room. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator moving the food and formula to a shelf. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "G. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-05 · Training Requirements

During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed that 1 of the child care personnel files who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided, Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

37-06 · First Aid Requirements

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the first aid kit in the van to not have soap, hand sanitizer, digital thermometer, tweezers, bottled water, or a CPR procedure guide. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "C. 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.

19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

During the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the 18 inch minimum distance was not maintained between each child while napping. T.A. was given and corrected at the time of the inspection. According to the DCF handbook 3.6.2 Nap/Sleep Space. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. D. Napping and sleeping spaces must not be under furniture or against furniture that creates a hazard. E. Napping and sleeping areas must not be in exit areas. All exits must remain clear in accordance with fire safety requirements

Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024

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

24-09 · Food Preparation Area

The food preparation area did not have a dedicated wash station

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

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

At the time of the inspection, licensing specialist observed sippy cups without a label including the child's first and last name

Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

41-02 · Immunization Records

During the time of the inspection, licensing specialist observed 3 children immunization certificates were expired

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.