34-04 · Credentialed Staff

On June 25th, the Licensing Specialist was notified that the facility does not currently have a Director. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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. CF- 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."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

Ratios: First observation: 2:8 Infants and 1-year olds 2:8 1-year olds 1:13 8 2-year olds and 5 3-year olds 1:16 6 2-year olds and 10 3-year olds 1:15 4 and 5-year olds Second Observation: 2:8 Infants and 1-year olds 2:8 1-year olds 1:15 6 2-year olds and 9 3-year olds 1:16 8 2-year olds and 10 3-year olds 1:15 4 and 5-year olds During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: per the s.402.305(4), F.S. "(4) STAFF-TO- CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group. (b) This subsection does not apply to nonpublic schools and their integral programs as defined in s. 402.3025(2)(d)1. In addition, an individual participating in a community service program activity under s. 445.024(1)(e), or a work experience activity under s. 445.024(1)(f), at a child care facility may not be considered in calculating the staff-to- children ratio"

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-25 · Food Preparation Area

however the Licensing Specialist was not notified of this change until 4-7-25. The new Director has been updated, and documentation has been received. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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."

Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

36-02 · CPR Requirements

Licensing Supervisor monitored staff files. Only one staff personnel had CPR training on site. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of childcare personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For childcare personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be childcare personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care. pg.41

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

There are currently 2 childcare personnel that have not completed the 40-hour introductory childcare training requirement. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare 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. Childcare 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

37-07 · First Aid Requirements

Licensing Supervisor monitored staff files. Only one childcare personnel had first aid training on site. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of childcare personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For childcare personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be childcare personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of childcare personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: Total minimum number of childcare personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when children are present. pg. 41

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

43-02 · Enrollment Information

Licensing Supervisor observed 18 children with no enrollment form. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF- FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the licensing authority or on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

Licensing Supervisor observed 9 childcare personnel with expired Child Abuse and Neglect forms on file. This standard was brought back into compliance by having staff sign a form in the presence of licensing. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

The facility failed to maintain a current Clearing House Roster. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 5. Background Screening K. The employer/owner/operator must add childcare personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a childcare eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

33-07 · Training Requirements

CCRC observed that only 1 employee completed the annual 10hr in-service training. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, childcare personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

CCRC observed that multiple children had expired shot records and children had shot records with no expiration date. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 7.1 Immunization Records 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 65C22.001(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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.