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Home › FL › Winter Haven › Children's Day Academy
515 Avenue I NW, Winter Haven FL 33881 · License #C10PO0301 · Center · Child Care Facility
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33-13 · Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training prior to being left alone unsupervised with children. The Child Care Personnel was observed inside a classroom alone
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
06-01 · Technical assistance was provided that an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive is required for drivers. • This standard was brought back into compliance as the provider has another driver with all current requirements to transport the children in care
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a current Drivers physical (expired 10/6/24) but transported children in care between 10/18/24 11/22/24
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
25-14 · Technical assistance was provided previously on 9/4/24 to ensure special food restrictions are shared with child care personnel posted in an easily seen location that is not readily visible by parents or non-Child Care Personnel and followed. Place a cover sheet over the list labeled Allergy. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider placed a covering over the posted allergy list
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed childrens allergy and special food restrictions records posted in every classroom visible to parents and other non-Child Care Personnel
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
13-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that plastic bags are not accessible to the children in care
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a spray bottle inside the classroom with the capacity of 5 without a label. 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. •
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 a spray bottle with chemicals inside the VPK classroom (capacity 10) without a label
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
15-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that we follow posted capacity of the classroom. • The standard was brought back into compliance when Provider moved other children to another classroom
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 8 children inside a classroom with a capacity of 4
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
44-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form are signed annually. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider had th3e Child Abuse and Neglect forms signed by Child Care Personnel. • Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 12
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on supplemental did not have current CF- FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-07 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering should be on the table changing table. • The standards was brought back into compliance when provider removed the toy off the changing table
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a yellow tractor toy on the changing table in the 2-year-old classroom
Corrected Corrected by Dec 27, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
46-07 · Technical assistance was provided that each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider updated the classroom roster
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the 3-year-old classroom, and the 2-year-old classroom did not have an attendance roster for the children represented in the classroom
Corrected Corrected by Dec 27, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
05-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the transportation logs are maintained and available for review
At the time of inspection, Provider advised that the transportation van was at the sister site due to low staffing issues at the facility and the facility transportation logs were inside van. The van tag number BD41GT. The licensing agency was unable to view the transportation log
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
23-23 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all exits must not be blocked at any time. Technical assistance was provided to ensure emergency preparedness drills (inclement weather and lockdown) are completed prior to current licensing expiring. Fire drills conducted 1/4/23, 2/28/23, 3/10/23, 4/28/23, 5/31/23,6/5/23, 7/3/23, and 8/10/23. Fire extinguisher serviced August 2023
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a tote with an inflatable outside playhouse and carpet cleaner were observed blocking back exit French doors causing a potential hazard in the event of an emergency
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
24-18 · Technical assistance provided to discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. The standard was brought back into compliance when provider trashed the expired foods
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed several Upstate Farms strawberry yogurts (expired August 7, 2023) inside the 1-year-old classroom and refrigerator in the storage room
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
44-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form are signed annually. Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 13
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on supplemental did not have current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
04-18 · Supervision
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that an unscreened two Child Care Personnel was left alone in classrooms. Technical assistance was provided that all child care personnel are required a Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S. The standard was brought back into compliance when another Child Care Personnel was called in to take over the classroom and the other Child Care Personnel was sent home
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
44-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that records are maintained and available to the licensing authority
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that the facility failed to maintain copies of records and have copies of records available for review by the licensing authority
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
45-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that five-year work history is completed and maintained
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a completed five- year work history documented on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
13-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed spray bottles of cleaning chemicals in the 1-year-old classroom without labels. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that spay bottles are labeled correctly. The standard was brought back into compliance when the provider labeled the spray bottles
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-07 · Technical assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the yellow slide attached to the wooden play structure with 4 inch of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. 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, Counselor 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. The standard was brought back into compliance when provider updated the clearinghouse roster
At the time of the inspection the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The child care provider listed on the attached supplement was not added to the employee roster within 10 days of separation from the facility
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
07-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the alarm system repaired/replaced prior to the due date. Per CCF Handbook, 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. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle
At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed the vehicle safety alarm for the vehicle used to transport children. The van with tag # BD41GT was not functioning correctly (alarm does not sound)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed transport van (tag BD41GT) not clean with candy wrappers, water bottle, debris, and miscellaneous dirty on the floor. Also, the vents in the bathrooms (3 year old bathroom and the 2 year old/VPK bathroom) was cover with littered with dust. Technical Assistance was provided to clean all affected areas
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
24-18 · Technical assistance provided to discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer label. The standard was brought back into compliance when the provider trashed the expired food
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a gallon on milk in the refrigerator in the 1-year-old classroom expired (January 1, 2023)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-14 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that diapering procedure are posted. The standard was brought back into compliance when the provider posted diapering procedures
At the time of inspection, there was no posted diapering procedures in the two-year-old classroom
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-07 · Technical assistance was provided to add ground cover six inches or more or removed equipment
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed orange with yellow steering wheel vehicle stationary playground equipment with no ground cover underneath
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-13 · Technical assistance was provided to have the employees listed on the supplemental complete the required training (passing the exam)
At the time of the inspection the child care personnel listed on the attached supplement had not completed the pre-service training prior to unsupervised care with the children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
41-01 · Technical assistance was provided to the provider to obtain a current Florida Certification of Immunization 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 inspection, Counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680). The child had out of state immunization records. The child has exceeded the 30 days from enrollment to obtain the Florida Certification of Immunization
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
45-02 · Technical assistance was provided that contractor can complete task when children are not in care or have appropriate background screen before coming into contact with children in care. Per CCF Handbook, a copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. The standard was brough back into compliance when the contractor left
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed an outside contractor arrived at the facility and walk freely throughout the facility. The contractor engaged with the children (requesting high fives, etc.) and was able to complete task with out escort or oversight. It appears the contractor was well known to the children in care
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.