12-02 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the following classroom paint peeling: 1. Room 2 paint peeling by the white board 2. Room 3 paint peeling by the family tree and the left side of the family tree. 3. Room 5 paint peeling under window seal and the right side bathroom wall in the classroom by the trash can 4. Room 6 paint peeling on the green wall in House Keeping Center and by the white board. 5. Room 7 paint peeling by the white board Licensing Specialist observed in the following classroom the window blinds were broken: 1. Room 3 2. Room 2 Licensing Specialist observed on the following playgrounds the bricks on the wall were broken and sharp: 1. Playground 1 2. Playground 3 the left side of the first door. Licensing specialist observed on playground 3 there was a pipe sticking out on the left side of the sprinkler room. The director was given until February 24, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist 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.

12-07 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in Room 6 cords hanging down from the desk. (charging the tablet). The teacher unplugged the tablet and put the cord up out of the reach of the children bringing this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 D.- General Health and Safety Requirements. D. Strangulation hazards, strings, and cords long enough to encircle a childs neck such as those on toys and window coverings must not be accessible to children in care

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the mop with cleaning solution was stored in the bathroom. The teachers brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by locking the mops in the closet. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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

17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on playground 1 and the soccer field playground the base of the fence had a gap more than 3 inches off the ground and the white perimeter fence is broken. There was a gap of 5 1/2 inches by the turtle statue, by the piping there was a gap of 6 inches, by the blue concrete half circle there was a gap of 5 1/2 inches, across from the goal post there was a 6 1/2 inch gap. The director was given until February 24, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist 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 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

25-04 · Meals and Snacks

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed there was a milk carton that expired on 1/19/25 that was in the fridge. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by having the cook throw away the milk carton. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, D Food Safety D. If a facility chooses to provide food to children directly or by contract with an outside source, such as a caterer, the food must be free from spoilage and handled in a sanitary manner at all times. The facility must have adequate equipment available to maintain food safety

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

25-12 · Meals and Snacks

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the allergy list were displayed in the classrooms but was visible by the parents. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by having the teacher put a cover over the allergy list. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G Food Safety G. If a special diet is required for a child by a physician, a copy of the physicians order, a copy of the diet, and a sample meal plan for the special diet must be maintained in the childs file and followed. If the custodial parent or legal guardian notifies the program of any known food allergies, written documentation must be maintained in the childs file for as long as the child is in care. Special food restrictions must be shared with child care personnel posted in an easily seen location that is not readily visible by parents or nonchild care personnel and followed

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

30-07 · Diapering

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed items unrelated to diaper change on the diaper changing table as follows: 1. Room 2: sensory bottle(water bottle with macaroni noodles inside), pen, adult scissors, masking tape(blue tape), and paper 2. Room 3: pacifier, adult scissors, masking tape(blue tape), packing tape and a pen. 3. Room 4: toys, paper and string The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by having the teachers remove the items from the diaper changing tables. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements G. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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

33-06 · Training Requirements

During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 30 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 30 of the 30 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025 When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 2 personnel did not finish their 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until February 24, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

During the time of the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 152 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 57 of the 152 childrens records (Letters A through H). Licensing Counselor found two children who had an expired immunization form. The director was given until February 24, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist 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.

23-23 · Fire Drills

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was childs chair blocking the emergency exit in Room 5 (two year old classroom). During the inspection, staff moved the chair. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.3 The exits must be clearly marked, identifying the path to safety in case of an emergency, at all times during the operation of the child care facility. The exits must not be blocked at any time

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

2:6 infants 2:8 one year olds 2:11 one year olds 2:19 two year olds 1:8 two year olds 1:22 three year olds (not in ratio) corrected at 2:55 pm 2:22 three year olds 1:15 four year olds 1:12 four year olds 1:5 four year olds and five year olds 3 office staff 3-01: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist conducted ratios in Room 6, the three year old classroom and observed that the class was non-compliant. Licensing Specialist observed that there was 22 three year olds with 1 staff member at 2:35 pm. The schedule stated that naptime ended at 2:30 pm. Licensing Specialist stayed in the classroom until the second teacher came back from their lunch break to maintain ratio. The second staff member came into the classroom at 2:55 pm. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Florida Statutes: (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

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

17-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was a broken plastic toy on the one year old playground with a number of small plastic pieces on the playground. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist told the director that there was a broken toy and picked up the plastic pieces and the broken toy and removed it from the playground. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A: The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

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

20-06 · Crib Requirements

20-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was a sleeping infant in a crib with a stuffed animal in the infants hands. During the inspection, the stuffed animal was removed. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

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

33-03 · Training Requirements

During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 27 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 27 of the 27 employee records. Counselor reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. REMINDER: In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel that did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 1 child care personnel did not complete the DCF 5 hours of early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel that did not complete the safe sleep training within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

39-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 14 accident/incident reports that were not provided to the parent/pick up person on the date of the incident and 13 accident/incident reports that were not signed by the parent/pick up person. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

39-05 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

39-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were a number of accident/incident reports that did not include the childs last name (7), and the time of the accident/incident (6), the teacher/supervisor name/signature (1), and date of the accident/incident (1). During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

40-17 · Medication

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was an expired medication in the office medication bin (Diazepam), an expired sunscreen in the Room 5 (two year old room), and there is a prescription Nystatin in Room 3 (Toddler room) that was not given back to the parent or discarded after the prescription completed date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

30-03 · Diapering

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the handwashing sink between Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classroom had a number of containers with toys and art supplies inside and surrounding the handwashing sink. During the inspection, the items were removed from the handwashing sink. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up

Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

05-04 · Transportation

5-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the transportation logs from 2/12/2024 to present were all missing the secondary signature. There were some transportation log entries that were also missing the times off the vehicle and the drivers signature. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

06-01 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

Driver 1s license will expire on 8/8/2027, physical was conducted on 11/30/2023, the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 11/30/2025 and the driver as completed transportation safety training. Driver 2s license will expire on 7/29/2028, the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 6/30/2025 and the driver as completed transportation safety training. Driver 3s license will expire on 1/19/2028 and the driver as completed transportation safety training. 6-1: During the inspection, the director could not find the documentation for Driver 2s physical and Driver 3s physical. The director provided a copy of driver 3s CPR and Frist Aid card, however the card did not state that the on-site, instructor- based skill assessments were met. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

24-21 · Food Preparation Area

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were three Tupperware containers (fruit cocktail, apple slices and pears) in the refrigerator that did not have the date that the food items were opened and put in the container. During the inspection, the date was added to the containers. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days

Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

25-02 · Meals and Snacks

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the food served to the one year olds were cut into 0.5 inch lengths, in that the one year olds were served whole pieces of bread. During the inspection, the food was cut up for the one year olds. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Foods that are associated with young childrens choking incidents must not be served to children under 4 years of age, such as, but not limited to, whole/round hot dogs, popcorn, chips, pretzel nuggets, whole grapes, nuts, cheese cubes/sticks and any food that is of similar shape and size of the trachea/windpipe. Food for infants must be cut into pieces inch or smaller, food for toddlers must be cut into pieces inch or smaller to prevent choking. This applies to all food, even food provided by parents/guardians

Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-04 · Outdoor Equipment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have documentation that the monthly maintenance inspections were completed for the month of March 2024, in that the log did not have any entry for the month of March 2024. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 2 child care personnel that did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of the child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was 1 child care personnel that did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 3 employees that did not have documentation that the fire extinguisher training was completed within 30 days of their start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 3 employees that did not have documentation that the exposure plan was reviewed before they started working at the facility. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

40-17 · Medication

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 3 topical creams (Aveeno Baby Lotion exp 3/2024, Boudreauxs Butt Paste exp 1/2024, and Vitamin A and D Ointment exp 5/2022) that were not discarded or returned to the custodial parents after the creams expired, 2 in the toddler classroom and 1 in the two year old room. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 3 expired immunizations within the childrens file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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[1]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, 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: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-01 · Background Screening Documents

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 2 employee files that did not have the 5131 form completed. During the inspection, the director completed the 2 employees 5131 form. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C

Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024

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

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 7 employee files that did not have the documentation that the 5 year employment history checks were conducted. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provide technical assistance, D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 1 employee was not added to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of their hire date and 5 employees were not given an end on the roster within 10 days of their last day of employment. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provide technical assistance, K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care 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.

04-01 · Supervision

4-01: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist review the recorded cameras from the incident on 4/24/2024. Licensing Specialist observed that at 3:37 pm, the child was sitting on the carpet by a shelf, while the teacher was gathering the children by the door leading to the hallway. The child moves behind a shelf while he was still sitting. The teacher points at each child as if she was counting the children and then left the room with the children, at 1:17 (video time stamp) leaving the child unsupervised in the classroom. The child gets out from behind the shelf once everyone has left the classroom. The child was unsupervised for 4 minutes 10 seconds. The assistant director came into the classroom and finds the child alone at 5:27 (video time stamp). The assistant director and the child leave the classroom together. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location

Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

39-03 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

During the inspection, the assistant director advised that an incident report was not created for the child that was left unsupervised. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

04-01 · Supervision

4.1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist watched the recorded video of the incident on 1/4/2024. Licensing Specialist observed the Twos A classroom waiting to go outside. AB was standing in the door way and was conducting name to face, calling each child to go outside. BB was in the classroom with the children and then went outside. AB continued to call each childs name to go outside. MH was sitting in front of the window next to the outside doorway. At one point MH stood up and was standing in front of the same window. AB closed the outside door and MH was still standing in the room by the window. MH was alone in the classroom for 5 minutes and 49 seconds). MH waited and then sat in a chair at the table. A parent came into the room and went to the outside door. The teacher, AB brought a child inside and gave the child to the parent. AB noticed MH sitting at the table and brought MH outside. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

3-01: On 2/22/2024 at around 11:30 am, the teacher come to the office to asking about making sure that she could leave at 2:30 pm. The curriculum coordinator asked the teacher who was in the Toddler B classroom, since she would upfront in the office and the teacher said that the substitute was in the classroom. The curriculum coordinator told the teacher that she should not just leave the classroom because that would leave the classroom out of ratio (1 teacher with 11 one year olds). The curriculum coordinator stated that she is trying to figure out breaks and who would go to her classroom for the teacher when it was time. The curriculum coordinator told the teacher that she had to go back to the classroom so that they were not out of ratio. A staff member was found and brought into the classroom, then the curriculum coordinator had the teacher come into the office to talk about her write up for leaving the class out of ratio. The teacher refused to sign the write up and left the facility. The curriculum coordinator stated that the teacher was terminated. This is being marked corrected resolved. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provide technical assistance, (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 through1 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

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-18 · Food Preparation Area

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 4 cartons of liquid eggs that were in the refrigerator past the use by date (2/24/2024). The liquid eggs were discarded. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provide technical assistance, B. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-21 · Food Preparation Area

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 6 perishable/leftover food items in a Tupperware there were labeled with the name of the food items and some did not have the date. Licensing Specialist observed the dates on the food items (2/17/2024, 2/22/2024, and 2/23/2024) that were not discarded within 7 calendar days. The food in the tupperwares was discarded. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provide technical assistance, D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

31-01 · Indoor Equipment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 pieces of furniture that were not age appropriate in the one year old classroom (Toddler A) in that the Kaplan dress-up furniture was for 2 years plus, the Kaplan small table with 2 chairs was for 2 years plus and the Kaplan all-in-one kitchen was for 18 months plus. The curriculum coordinator stated that the facility is in the process of purchasing age appropriate furniture. The three furniture pieces were removed from the classroom. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provide technical assistance, A child care facility must make available toys, equipment, and furnishings suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

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

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 employee files that did not have the documentation that the 5 year employment history checks were conducted. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provide technical assistance, D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

During the inspection, Licensing 6 employees that were not added to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of their hire date (4 of which were from Child Care Careers). Licensing Specialist advised that the Child Care Careers employees still have to be added to the Roster. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provide technical assistance, K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care 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.

04-01 · Supervision

4.1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist watched the recorded video of the incident on 12/12/2023. The cameras showed all the children sitting waiting for their names to be called to go outside. AD was sitting on the floor at the end of the line with her water bottle. One teacher, SP, was standing in the doorway to outside and was calling the childrens names to go outside using the tablet to conduct name to face. The second teacher, HM, walked through the doorway and was outside with the children as they came out. The teacher in the doorway closed the door and left AD alone in the classroom. SC was observed coming into the classroom from the hallway. SC called ADs name and AD went to her and left with SC. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

01-03 · License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising

1-03: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 2 transportation vehicles that were advertising for the facility did not have the correct license number. The licensing number on the vehicles was before the change of ownership. At the initial inspection, Licensing Specialist advised that all advertainments need to include the facilitys new license number. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Advertisement.A person, as defined in s. 1.01(3), may not advertise a child care facility, family day care home, or large family child care home without including within such advertisement the state or local agency license number or registration number of such facility or home. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

23-22 · Fire Drills

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the emergency exit was blocked in the Toddler A classroom with Foam Climbing Equipment. During the inspection the Foam Climbing Equipment was moved. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, The exits must be clearly marked, identifying the path to safety in case of an emergency, at all times during the operation of the child care facility. The exits must not be blocked at any time

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the outdoor equipment was not in good repair, in that a plastic green see saw was cracked in two places on the far-left playground. Licensing Specialist also observed a sharp, rusted piece of metal attached to one of the brown planter boxes on the middle playground. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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. C. All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.