10-15 · Field Trip Permission

2024, in the afternoon between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm, Suite 250 were outside with two teachers and 11 children. Teacher 1 stated that the children are two years old. Teacher 1. Teacher 1 stated that teacher 2 went inside to get water with two children. While teacher 2 was inside, the drain cover must have been taken off, but she did not see how the children got the cover off. Teacher 1 stated that one of the teachers from the infant classroom opened their outside door and told teacher 1 to get the child out of the drain. Teacher stated that the childs mom was in the infant classroom as a teacher. Teacher 1 stated that she does not know how he got in the drain so fast. Teacher 1 stated that the child was not hurt or crying, he was playing and laughing. Teacher 1 stated that the child had both of his legs inside the drain up until his waist. Teacher 1 stated that she had only turned around for not even 30 seconds and the child got in the drain. Teacher 1 stated that the children in the past have messed with the drain before. The children started messing with it when the facility added turf, however this is the first time that a child got inside the drain. The director stated that the drain cover has been temporarily secured until a permanent solution can be found. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. 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. C. Supervision standards apply at all times away from the child care facility, including during field trips, outdoor play, and when picking up or dropping off children at designated locations, such as bus stops, school, or a childs home. For school-age children, personnel must know where the children are and what they are doing at all times and capable of responding to emergencies including when children are separated from their group

Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

10-15 · Field Trip Permission

2024. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A 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

Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024

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

07-03 · Vehicle Requirements

During the inspection, the director advised that currently there are three transportation vehicles. First vehicle is a Chevy Express (115355) that was last inspected on 06/25/23 and is insured through Church Mutual Insurance Company with an effective date of 05/25/2024. The second vehicle is a Chevy Express (150442) that was last inspected on 06/20/2024 and is insured through Church Mutual Insurance Company with an effective date of 05/25/2024. The third vehicle is a Ford Super Duty (882042) and did not have an updated vehicle inspection and is insured through Church Mutual Insurance Company with effective date of 05/25/2024. The director was given until 09/20/2024, to come into compliance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, regarding the maintaining of the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A . A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

7-06During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the program's vehicle was monitored at time of inspection. The installed vehicle alarm was not in working condition in that it could not be heard from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. The director was given until 09/20/2004, 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, F - F. 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. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 2. List of approved alarm manufacturers may be found on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. 3. Alarms must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations. 4. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. above. Under this allowance, the existing alarm system must always be properly maintained in working order. Should at any time the alarm system require replacement, the new system must be selected from the Departments approved list referenced in 2.5.4 F.2. above (p. 17)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

23-05 · Fire Drills

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire Extinguisher was not properly maintained on the Chevy Express 3500 Last 6 of the vin number is 115355. The last service was done on 3/2023. The director was given until June 24, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.2 B Fire Safety -B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, CCR observed in the gym the the light switch to the boys bathroom was broken. The director was given until October 20, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. 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.

17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

During the inspection, CCR observed on the school age playground that the fence in two different area at the base of the fence had a gap more than 3.5 inches off the ground. The first gap was 7 inches and the second gap was 4.5 inches. The director was given until October 20, 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 3.5 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.

33-06 · Training Requirements

During the previous inspection, the CCR seen one personnel that did not finish her 5 hour Early Literacy Training. During the reinspection, CCR observed that the personnel that did not have the 5 hour Early Literacy Training has now completed the training. This is being marked compliant

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 36 employees. During the inspection, CCR observed 36 of 36 employee records. The director was given until May 19, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. When the CCR was reviewing the files the CCR seen two personnel that did not finish their 40-hour training. During the inspection, CCR 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)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 36 employees. During the inspection, CCR observed 36 of 36 employee records. The director was given until May 19, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. When the CCR was reviewing the files the CCR seen one personnel that did not finish her 40-hour training. During the inspection, CCR 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.

08-04 · Seat Belts/Child Restraints

8-4: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 seat belt would not click into the buckle. Child Care Regulation also observed 1 seat belt was missing the buckle in the other vehicle. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained (in the vehicle and/or on file). Child safety restraint must be replaced if they have been recalled, are past the manufacturers date of use expiration date, or have been involved in a crash that meets the U.S. Department of Transportation crash severity criteria or the manufacturers criteria for replacement of restraints after a crash, 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

17-7: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed one section of the fence was not at ground level on the School Age Playground. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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.

41-02 · Immunization Records

41-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 2 childrens records that had expired immunizations. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation 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- 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.