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Home › FL › Winter Haven › Bright Start Early Learning Center LLC
216 Avenue P NE, Winter Haven FL 33881 · License #C10PO0899 · Center · Child Care Facility
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17-01 · Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace the play equipment before the
At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the blue jungle gym and yellow stationary equipment (climbing equipment) shows signs of rust, peeling paint, and signs of wear
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
35-12 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider trained the Child Care Personnel
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
44-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the Child Care Personnel must sign CF FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements annually. • This standard is back into compliance when Child Care Personnel signed the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. • Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 3
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed on file
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
23-15 · Technical assistance was provided that lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. Provider was advised to completed lock down drill to satisfy last licensure year drill and Provider is responsible to complete another lock down drill for current licensure year. • Fire drill conducted on 10/3/24, 11/18/24, 12/26/24, and 1/13/24. • Fire extinguisher serviced July 2024. • Fire inspection completed on 7/30/24
At the time of inspection, the facility failed to conduct an emergency preparedness drill (lock down) during the previous licensing year. On 9/6/24, Provider was advised to completed lock down drill prior to licensing year ending
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
35-12 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
13-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all spray bottles are labeled. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider labeled the spray bottle
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed two spray bottles on top of the refrigerator inside the kitchen without a label
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
23-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually. • Fire drill conducted on 10/30/23, 11/27/23, 12/14/23, 1/4/24, 2/15/24, 3/12/24, 4/15/24, 5/22/24, 6/26/24, 7/11/24, and 9/3/24. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the Licensing Agency. • Fire extinguisher serviced July 2024. • Fire inspection completed on 7/30/24. • Emergency preparedness drill conducted 8/5/24 (inclement weather). • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that emergency preparedness drill (lock down) is conducted prior to current license expiring
At the time of inspection, the facility failed to have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. The last fire inspection was completed on 7/19/23. The facility did not get a new fire inspection until 7/30/24
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-19 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to complete the facilitys daily indoor and outdoor checklist inspection. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that introductory training is complete prior to due date
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required training DCF 40-hour training
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
45-09 · Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date
At the time of the inspection, Counselor determined that the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the attached supplemental was not removed to the employee roster within 10 days
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
04-01 · Technical assistance was provided that children must never be left without Child Care Personnel supervision. And one Child Care Personnel is unable to provide supervision for two classrooms. This standard was brought back into compliance when another Child Care Personnel assumed supervision of the classroom
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a Child Care Personnel standing between two conjoining classrooms attempting to provide supervision for both classrooms
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
35-11 · Communicable Disease Control
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register
At the time of the inspection, Counselor determined the children listed on the supplemental had expired immunization records in their file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
45-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that five-year work history is completed (with no gaps in employment) and maintained
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a 5-year work history documented on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-09 · Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider updated the clearinghouse
At the time of the inspection, Counselor determined that the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the attached supplemental was not added to the employee roster within 10 days
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
37-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate number of Child Care Personnel had first aid training
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the facility had an inadequate number of Child Care Personnel with first aid training
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
15-03 · Licensed Capacity
At the time of inspection, 16 children were counted, another child arrived later putting the ratio 17:2 Child Care Personnel. The third Child Care Personnel arrived, and the children were split in the 2-year-old 3-year-old group and VPK group. However, both groups remained in the large classroom. The 2-year-old 3-year-old group (9 children) eventually went outside for outdoor centers. The VPK (8 children) remained in the large classroom. Technical Assistance was provided that the playground is used for outside play time and the centers are to be held inside the building. The provider must also follow the times on the daily activity list per classroom for the outside play time. When the children are in the facility then they are over capacity. The standard was brought back into compliance when the provider divided the children between the two classrooms. Four children (2-3 year old) were inside the small classroom while a mixture of 2-4 year old was in the large classroom
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-03 · Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace the play equipment before the
At the time of the inspection, Counselor observed the blue ladder climbing equipment with peeling paint and rust
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the swing set with less than 6 inch of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. Also, blue merry-go-round with less than 6 inches of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. Also, the blue climbing ladder equipment have less than 5 inches of ground cover or protective surfaces in the fall zone. The yellow metal climbing stationary equipment with less than 4 inches of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. Technical Assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard. Additional mulch is needed to be in compliance. Per Child Care Facility Handbook Section 3.12, 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. 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.
36-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate number of Child Care Personnel has CPR training
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the facility had an inadequate number of Child Care Personnel with CPR training
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.