17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

licensing Specialist observed a broken fence panel; the panel was broken from the bottom leaving a gap that measures 7 inches Hight and 4 inches in Width. Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the staff responsible, the panel must be fixed, and the gap must be closed. CF Handbook, Section 3.5, Outdoor Play Area F. 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

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

23-01 · Fire Drills

The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. The facility had proof of the last year fire inspection that was approved on 06/03/2024. Ta was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the staff responsible, staff responsible inform Licensing Specialist that the Fire inspection was scheduled by the director for next week. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A- 36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

• Licensing Specialist observed that the employee that started working on 6/5/2023 with an industry start date of 6/5/2025. The employee did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within required time. • TA was Provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations Health, Safety and Nutrition Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Child Growth and Development Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)

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33-06 · Training Requirements

Licensing Specialist observed that the employee that started working on 6/5/2023 with an industry start date of 6/5/2025. The employee did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. TA was Provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Early Literacy Training 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: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years

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41-02 · Immunization Records

Licensing Specialist observed 4 children's files, all four children; Immunizations were expired. Child 1 was enrolled on 08/13/2022, Immunization expiration date was on 07/06/2024. Child 2 was enrolled on 05/10/2024, Immunization expiration date was on 10/31/2024. Child 3 was enrolled on 09/06/2021, Immunization expiration date was on 05/19/2025. Child 4 was enrolled on 03/07/2022, Immunization expiration date was on 02/22/2025. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider; Licensing specialist changed the

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.