41-02 · Technical assistance provided; the director will contact their parents. 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 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, Childcare Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. C. School-aged children attending public or non-public schools are not required to have student health examination and immunization records on file at the childcare facility as such records is on file at the school where the child is enrolled. D. If the custodial parents or legal guardians need assistance concerning these requirements, the facility shall refer them to the Department of Health or to the childs physician. E. Medical records in this section are the property of the custodial parent or legal guardian and must be returned to them when the child withdraws from the facility. The medical records are transferable if the child attends another facility. F. It is recommended that childcare personnel are current with all immunizations routinely recommended for adults by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C

During the inspection license specialist observed two children's immunizations were expired

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

04-01 · Supervision

During naptime, all children were settled in for nap and one teacher was assigned supervision of children. At this time teacher positioned herself to sit in front of a bookcase with her back to other children. While sitting, teacher was observed sitting next to a child and rubbing her back in attempts for the child to fall asleep. Teacher was also observed in an 18-minute video, on her phone for the entire time period. Another child, boy, 4 was observed looking at the teacher from around the corner, while moving from one cart to another and being physical with each child. At one point, child was observed, taking his pants down and sitting on the face of another child on his cart. Both children remained in that position, without supervision. Teacher was observed taking selfies and making calls on her phone during the incident

Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.