34-04 · Credentialed Staff

During the inspection on, Licensing Specialist observed that the acting director did not have an active director's credential. The staff member advised that she is in the process of completing the Director training classes. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 holes in the wall in the School Age/VPK classroom next to the white refrigerator. The director was given until August 15, 2024, 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.

23-24 · Fire Drills

year. The personnel finished the 2 hours that was needed for the In-Service on July 1, 2024. This is being marked completed at the time of inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 A-D Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted):1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectious diseases, sudden infant death syndrome, emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, shaken baby syndrome, use of safe sleep practices, administration of medicine, emergency preparedness, and handling of hazardous materials;2. Pediatric CPR;3. First Aid (may be taken to meet the in-service requirement only once every two years);4. Nutrition;5. Child development - typical and atypical;6. Child transportation and safety;7. Behavior management;8. Working with families; Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 439. Design and use of child-oriented space;10. Community, health and social service resources;11. Child abuse;12. Child care for multilingual children;13. Working with children with disabilities in child care;14. Safety in outdoor play;15. Literacy;16. Guidance and discipline;17. Computer technology;18. Leadership development/program management and child care personnelsupervision;19. Age-appropriate lesson planning;20. Homework assistance for school-age care;21. Food safety training;22. Developing special interest centers/spaces and environments;23. Other course areas relating to child care or child care management;24. Any of the online courses offered through the Departments child care website. B. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CFFSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in- service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority. C. All child care personnel employed in the industry beyond 15 months, who change employment from one child care program to another during the fiscal year must complete the annual in-service training requirement. D. Child care personnel not in compliance with the annual in-service training requirement described in this section must complete the remaining in-service training requirement within 30 days of the noncompliance finding by the licensing authority. These hours cannot be used to meet the current years in service training requirements

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

40-17 · Medication

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was a inhaler that was expired at the time of the inspection. The medication expired on 6/2024. The director was given until August 15, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication. 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.

40-20 · Medication

• During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was bug spray(OFF) that did not have a medication form giving them permission to apply it to the child. The operator was given until July 29, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. • During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 6.5 Medication K. Use of diaper creams and insect repellant may only be utilized with written permission from parents/guardians. Manufacturer instructions must be followed

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 44 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 44 of the 44 childrens records. Licensing Specialist observed one child who had an expired immunization form. The director was given until August 15, 2024, 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.

44-03 · Personnel Records

During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 9 employees. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed 9 of 9 employee records. During the inspection Licensing Specialist observed one personnel that did not have the employment attestation form in their file. The director was given until August 15, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Personnel Records A. Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 9 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 9 of the 9 employee records. The director was given until August 15, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed 1 personnel that did not have a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form signed. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 C Personnel Records C. 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 thereafter by all child care personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-06 · Background Screening Documents

During the inspection, the Operator advised that there are currently 9 employees. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 9 of 9 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel that did not sign a Good Moral Character form. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed one personnel that did not have a signed Good Moral Character form. The director was given until August 15, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare

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 two personnel still on the provider roster that no longer worked there. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 5.1, K Initial Screening. K. The operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of the employment termination

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

During the previous inspection, the Licensing Counselor observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth you were able to see the ground under the swings and around the jungle gym it was reading 2-3 inches and did not extend a minimum of 6 feet in all directions. During the reinspection, Licensing Counselor observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth under the swings and around the jungle gym it was reading 2-4 inches and did not extend a minimum of 6 feet in all directions. This is being marked non-compliance. The director was given until June 24, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.12.D.1- Outdoor Equipment. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet 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. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 39 1. 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.

33-03 · Training Requirements

During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two personnel did not start their 40-hour training within the first 90 days of employment. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed one personnel did not start her 40-hour training within the first 90 days of employment still and one personnel no longer works at the facility. This is being marked non-compliant. The director was given until June 24, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Beginning Training 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 40 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.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

During the previous inspection, the Licensing Counselor observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth you were able to see the ground. During the reinspection, Licensing Counselor observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth you were able to see the ground under the swings and around the jungle gym it was reading 2-3 inches and did not extend a minimum of 6 feet in all directions. This is being marked non-compliance. The director was given until April 22, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.12.D.1- Outdoor Equipment. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet 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. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 39 1. 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.

23-06 · Fire Drills

• During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed that the last fire drill was not conducted annually in that the last fire drill was conducted on 12/15/23. The provider brought this standard back into compliance at the time of the inspection by doing a fire drill with licensing counselor. • During the inspection, licensing counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.4 A-C Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 28 B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee

Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-03 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 9 employees. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed 9 of 9 employee records. When the Licensing Counselor was reviewing the files the Licensing Counselor observed two personnel did not start their 40-hour training within the first 90 days of employment. The director was given until April 22, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Beginning Training 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 40 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.

33-09 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 9 employees. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed 9 of 9 employee records. The director was given until April 22, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. When the Licensing Counselor was reviewing the files the Licensing Counselor observed three personnel that did not have their Safe Sleep training within 30 days of hire. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training 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.

33-13 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 9 employees. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed 9 of 9 employee records. When the Licensing Counselor was reviewing the files the Licensing Counselor observed two personnel that did not complete their school readiness training within the first 90 days of employment. The director was given until April 22, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook, Section 3.1 Preservice: Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

During the previous inspection, the Licensing Counselor observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth you were able to see the ground. During the reinspection, Licensing Counselor observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth you were able to see the ground. This is being marked non-compliance. The director was given until February 26, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

23-05 · Fire Drills

• During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed that the fire Extinguisher was not properly maintained. The last service was done on 10/22. The director was given until December 8, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor 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.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth you were able to see the ground. The director was given until December 8, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.12.D.1- Outdoor Equipment. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet 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. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 39 1. 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.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 70 children enrolled. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor monitored the children files in the infant room, 1year old room and the 2 year old room that totaled 27 of the 70 children's records. Licensing Counselor found one child who had a missing physical form. The director was given until December 8, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 C 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 C. 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

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 10 employees. During the inspection, CCR observed 10 of 10 employee records. The director was given until July 31, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. When the CCR was reviewing the files the CCR seen personnel #1 did not finish her 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.

23-06 · Fire Drills

During the inspection, CCR observed that the last fire drill was not conducted annually in that the last fire drill was conducted on 1/3/23. The provider brought this standard back into compliance at the time of the inspection by doing a fire drill with CCR. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.4 A-C Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 28 B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee

Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.