The Learning Experience Wesley Chapel

18-01 · Bedding and Linens

18-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was one child (a five year old), sleeping on the floor without a napping mat at 12:50 pm. During the inspection, staff gave the child a napping mat from another classroom. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest

Corrected by Jul 15, 2024

33-01 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 2 child care personnel that did not complete the DCF 40 hours of introduction training within 12 months of their child care industry date, exceeding 15 months. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4 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. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care 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. Child care 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) Child care 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)

33-06 · Training Requirements

33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel that 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 and 4.5, C 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

33-06 · Training Requirements

33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry start date. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non-compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be completed sooner than the due 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

04-11 · Supervision

4-11: Teacher #1 was observed drinking beer from a straw in the toddler c classroom while caring for children. The opened container of alcohol was found on the counter labeled with teacher #1s name. The assistant director #2 observed that the Toddler C classroom had 6 children and Teacher #2 in the room. Teacher #2 stated that Teacher #1 came into the classroom and put her belongings in the teachers locker/cabinet. Teacher #2 saw Teacher #1 drinking from a can through a straw. The assistant director #2 stated that she observed the cameras in Toddler C classroom at the time of the incident and witnessed Teacher #1 standing at the counter and drinking the from the can from a straw and watching the children eat breakfast and at one point she helped a child with their breakfast plate and threw it into the garbage while holding the beverage in her left hand. Teacher #3 came into the classroom to give Teacher #2 a break and saw the can on the counter was a beer can. Teacher #3 called the office and the assistant director #1 can to the classroom. The assistant director #1 brought the can out of the classroom and brought it to SB2 in the office. The assistant director #1 stated that the can was a Michelob Ultra Beer. SB2 called Teacher #1 into the office and asked what the drink was. Teacher #1 said that I know it is a beer can, but it is water. Teacher #1 said that she rinsed out the can and filled it with water. The assistant director #2 poured the liquid in a clear cup and saw that the liquid was a yellow color and that it smelled like beer. Teacher #1 weas terminated immediately. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, No person shall be an operator, owner, or employee of a child care facility while using or under the influence of narcotics, alcohol, or other drugs that impair a persons ability to provide safe care and supervision

Corrected by Dec 12, 2023

24-13 · Food Preparation Area

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the cook was not wearing a head cover when they were prepping the food. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided the cook with an extra hair net. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistant, Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready to eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area

Corrected by Nov 20, 2023

33-06 · Training Requirements

33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry start date. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non-compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be completed sooner than the due 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

35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 5 employees that did not have the exposure plan reviewed before they started working at the facility. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non-compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be completed sooner than the due date. 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

39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

39-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 14 accident/incident reports that did not have the custodial parents signature. Licensing Specialist observed 10 accident/incident reports that did not have the custodial parents signature on the same date of the accident/incident. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non-compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be completed sooner than the due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence

39-05 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

39-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 accident/incident reports that did not have the date and 1 accident/incident report that did not have the time of the accident/incident. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non-compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be completed sooner than the due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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

42-02 · Student Health and Records

42-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 childrens records that did not have a current physical on file. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non-compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be completed sooner than the due date. 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 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

39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

GOC1 was unable to verify the incident report because Director SB could not find it. 39.4 Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form

24-09 · Food Preparation Area

24-9: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the handwashing sink did not have hot water in the kitchen, in that the temperature was 80 degree F. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided

24-11 · Food Preparation Area

During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the food waste garbage can did not have a tight fitted lid in the kitchen. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Leak-proof, non-absorbent containers covered with a tight- fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily

33-03 · Training Requirements

33-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 2 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation 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

38-01 · Emergency Telephone Numbers

38-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the emergency phone numbers posted by all the phones did not include poison control, Florida Abuse Hotline, county public health department and the directions to the facility. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Emergency service telephone numbers must be posted on or near all telephones, including 911, ambulance, fire, police, poison control center, Florida Abuse Hotline, and the county public health department. Additionally, the address and directions to the facility must be posted with descriptions of major intersections and local landmarks. B. For life threatening injuries, the provider shall call 911 and then notify the parent

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

45-9: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observe that the Background Screening Roster was not up to date in that 19 employees were not taken off the Roster within 10 days of their last day of employment and 2 employees were not added to the roster. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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