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74 N John Sims Pkwy, Valparaiso FL 32580 · License #C01OK0161 · Center · Child Care Facility
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44-04 · Personnel Records
Per DCF Handbook 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 there after by all child care personnel. Two employee files had expired Child Abuse and neglect forms. Please email copies of the forms to the licensing office by 1/6/25
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
07-01 · Vehicle Requirements
All vehicles have expired insurance and registration cards 6/30/2024 Two of the vehicles have current inspections and one of the vehicles expired 5/2023 Provider will provided a copy of the new insurance card to the licensing office via email on or before 8/15/2024 DCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
Provider will provide a picture of mulch to the licensing office via email on or before 9/1/2024 Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass, or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
47-01 · Access/Child Safety
According to staff interviews: [Child A] was running too fast and ran into another child pushing them down. [Teacher A] pushed [Child A] to the ground and asked him how he liked it. [Teacher A] admitted to [Management B] that he shoved [Child A]. [Management A] put [Teacher A] on admin leave pending investigation
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
04-01 · Supervision
A 3 year old child was left unattended in Suite 350 for appx. 1-2 minutes before she was found and reunited with her class outside. Teachers are supposed to do name to face checks when going through each room while going outside. Teacher received additional coaching on proper name to face during transitions
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
07-04 · Vehicle Requirements
One bus did not have a current vehicle inspection on site during inspection. Director should email this inspection to counselor no later than 12/29/23. Counselor reviewed 1 vehicle inspection which was current through 7/11/24. Counselor reviewed vehicle insurance which is valid through 1/1/2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
40-17 · Medication
One medication, which was unopened, was expired and not returned to parents. Director disposed of medication. 3 medications and their authorization forms were monitored
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
45-04 · Background Screening Documents
Many new employees did not have employment history verification on file. Employment history checks should be completed for all new employees and emailed to counselor no later than 12/29/23
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-09 · Background Screening Documents
7 employees need to be removed from the clearinghouse roster and 7 employees need to be added to the clearinghouse roster. Clearinghouse roster should be updated and director should email it to counselor no later than 12/29/23. Background screening was monitored for all current employees
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
12-01 · Facility Environment
Room 450 and School Age bathroom vents had an excessive build up of dust on the exhaust fans. The Provider cleaned the bathroom vents at the time of inspection. Per DCF Handbook: B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Water bottles in three year, four year, and school age rooms were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Child care personnel added the children's last names to the water bottles at the time of inspection. Per DCF Handbook: Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.