32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth it was 2 inches in depth by the bottom of the slide in the schooler's playground. The director was given until 12/06/2024, to come into compliance with this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

7-06 During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the program's vehicle was monitored at time of inspection. The installed vehicle alarm was not in operational in that it did not go off with in the minute. The director was given until August 12, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, regarding the maintaining of the vehicle alarm. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4,1-C - C. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

14-01 · Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation

During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed the lightning in the left bathroom in the exploratory room did not have sufficient lightning. There are holes on the preschool and toddlers/two year old playgrounds. The director was given until March 28, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.3 Rooms Occupied by Children 3.3.1 A Lighting. A. All areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities, a minimum of 20 foot-candles of lighting is required. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed one teacher in a classroom with 13 children. The ages ranged from 1 year old's to 4 year old's. They had 2(1 year old's), 2(2 year old's), 5(3 year old's) and 4(4 year old's). The violation was corrected when additional staff came to this room and removed some of the children and broke them down into smaller groups in other classrooms. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.3.1 B Mixed Age Groups B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-02 · Facility Environment

• During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed paint peeling in the chimps and whale classrooms and the jungle gym and bouncer on the School Age playground . The director was given until March 28, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. • During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. 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.

12-12 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed a buildup of dust on the exhaust fans in the following classroom bathroom lions, Chimps, white tigers, giraffe, dolphins, and seals. The director was given until March 13, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 B.- General Health and Safety Requirements. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed on the School Age playground there are holes in the white fence that were sharp. The director was given until March 28, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

30-06 · Diapering

During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed in the whale classroom that was a small cut in the diaper changing mat. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.10.2 E Diapering Requirements 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

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

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

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed on the preschool playground the bridge on the pirate ship is rusted through and unstable. The director was given until March 13, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.12 B Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 31 employees. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed 31 of 31 employee records. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection. The Director brought this area back into compliance at the time of inspection by meeting with the staff member who was out of compliance and sending her home and dismissing her, letting her know that she cannot return until she has completed all of the training modules and passed all of the associated competency exams. When the Licensing Counselor was reviewing the files the licensing counselor seen one personnel did not finish her 40-hour training. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 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. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Childcare 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)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-06 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 31 employees. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed 31 of 31 employee records. When the Licensing Counselor was reviewing the files the Licensing Counselor seen 1 personnel did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare 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 childcare industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Childcare 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

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

41-01 · Immunization Records

During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 210 children enrolled. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor monitored A-l that totaled 95 of the 210 children's records. Licensing Counselor observed one child who had a missing immunization form. The director was given until March 28, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 B 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. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 210 children enrolled. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor monitored A-l that totaled 95 of the 210 children's records. Licensing Counselor observed one child who had an expired immunization form. The director was given until March 28, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 F 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. F. It is recommended that child care 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

18-12 · Bedding and Linens

Licensing Specialist observed that the sheets and blanket were placed on the cots and the cots were placed on the side and stored against the wall one laying on the other, which caused blankets and sheets for different children to be touching. TA: Facility had storage bins for blankets and sheets, cots were just prepared for nap time, Licensing Specialist explained the requirement, to teachers. Teachers suppurated the cots, thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. 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

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

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

33-05 · Training Requirements

Licensing Specialist observed an employee that was hired on 7/31/2023 the employee started the first childcare job as a staff person on 3/4/2016 and left on 7/2016 Employee had over 90 days break in service, employee did not finish all required training prior to working back in the industry. TA was provided: Facility was given extra time to bring this standard into compliance due to testing sites availability. 4.3 Break in Service A. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry in compliance with training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she will be given 90 days to comply with any new training requirements established during the gap in employment in the child care industry. B. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re- employment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Background Screening Documents

Licensing Specialist observed an employee that was hired on 9/18/2023 left the industry and had over 90 days break in service, was hired without resubmitting background screening. Employee was observed working as an assistant with a direct supervision of screened personnel. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist disscussed requirement with the owner .Owner submitted rescreening and the employee must stay under direct supervision all the time and can not have unsupervised contact with children. Owner will inform Licensing specialist with the screening result for this employee. 5.2 Re-Screening C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-02 · Facility Environment

• During the inspection, CCR observed the bus the seats are ripping. • During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. 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.

41-02 · Immunization Records

During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 134 children enrolled. During the inspection, CCR monitored the children files that expired February through June 8, 2023 which totaled 19 of the 134 children's records. CCR found one child who had an expired immunization form. The director was given until July 10, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 F 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. F. It is recommended that child care 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-02 · Student Health and Records

During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 134 children enrolled. During the inspection, CCR monitored the children files that expired February through June 8, 2023 which totaled 19 of the 134 children's records. CCR found three children who had an expired health form. The director was given until July 10, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 A. Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

• During the inspection, CCR observed on the playground fence on playground 1 and 3 the base of the fence had a gap more than 3 inches off the ground. The director was given until March 17, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. • During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 F- 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 build[1]up 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

21-11 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

• During the inspection, CCR observed in the seals classroom the toilet in the bathroom was not in good operating condition as it did not flush. The director was given until March 17, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. • During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.7 I- Restrooms and Bath Facilities. I. Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.