24-21 · Technical assistance was provided that opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider removed the food

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist plated up breakfast sitting uncover and open to the elements waiting for the children to arrive

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

25-15 · Technical assistance was provided that no milk and/or food should sit out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. • This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider refrigerated the milk

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several gallons of milk left out on a cart and cabinets for breakfast. It appears the milk was out waiting for the children to arrive to retrieve their breakfast

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

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

33-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the Child Care Personnel successfully complete DCF 40-hour training and exam

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete DCF 40-hour introductory training. Child Care Personnel industry start date 2/13/23 and has not completed training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

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 was observed inside a classroom alone without completing required School Readiness preservice training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

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 was brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel emailed a current copy of the Child Abuse and Neglect form from the sister facility. • At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 11

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 Jun 11, 2025

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

45-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file. • Technical assistance was advised that the employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

09-06 · Planned Activities

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a classroom with mixed age group of infants 1-year-old watching tablet. Technical assistance was provided that electronic media for children under two years of age isn't permissible. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children two years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day. • This standard was brought back into compliance when the teacher faced the tablet up not allowing the children to observe the screen

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

25-02 · Technical assistance was provided foods that are associated with young childrens choking incidents must not be served to children under 4 years of age, such as, but not limited to, whole/round hot dogs, popcorn, chips, pretzel nuggets, whole grapes, nuts, cheese cubes/sticks and any food that is of similar shape and size of the trachea/windpipe

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed children (1-year-old 3-year-old) eating cut in half breakfast pancake and sausage on a stick or a whole breakfast pancake and sausage on a stick

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

26-01 · Technical assistance was provided to post menu at the beginning of the week in a conspicuous location easily seen by parents. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provide posted current menu

At the time the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed menu posted near the front door of the facility was dated for January 27 through January 31

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

Category: nutrition. 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 standard was brought back into compliance when provider removed the items from the changing table

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a pillow, blanket, bag of clothes, etc on the changing table in classroom with a capacity of 15

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

46-03 · Technical assistance was provided that custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility. However, the child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the sign-in and sign-out attendance form (attendance records) not accurately filled out. The forms were missing departure times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

20-06 · Technical assistance was provided that all personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices and infant napping shall not have items that could pose a strangulation risk. • This standard was brought back in compliance when the Provider was removed the pacifier

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an infant with a string with pacifier inside the playpen while he was asleep. This poses a potential suffocation hazard for the child

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024

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

18-01 · Bedding and Linens

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a 2-year-old female child asleep on the floor without a nap mat. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children in care must sleep with cot, bed, crib, mattress, playpen or nap mat

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that child in care do not have jewelry (necklace, bracelet, etc.) that can cause a choking hazard while in care. • This standard was brought back in compliance when the Provider was removed the bracelet from the child

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1-year-old inside the infant classroom with a yellow in color bracelet around his wrist

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

06-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that records are maintained and that driver complete physicals annually. • This standard was brought back into compliance, as the Child Care Personnel has an updated drivers physical

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental drivers physical was completed 2/7/23 and did to complete a new physical until 3/7/24. During the time of expired physical, Child Care Personnel completed transportation on 2/8/24, 2/9/24, 2/16/24, 2/22/24, and 2/23/24

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-10 · Fire Drills

At the time of the inspection the counselor observed In the VPK classroom a map was posted but it did not have a fire route/alternative on the page. The provider was advised to ensure that all classrooms have a fire route posted to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

30-07 · Diapering

At the time of the inspection the counselor observed In the infant classroom, toys are stored on the diapering changing table. The provider was advised to ensure that the toys are stored away from diapering stations for sanitary purposes to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

38-01 · Emergency Telephone Numbers

At the time of the inspection the counselor observed the facility did not directions to the facility including major intersections and local landmarks on their emergency numbers posted near the telephone in the office. The provider was advised to ensure all the information is on their emergency numbers list to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

At the time of the inspection the counselor observed A child had an expired immunization form. Provider advised to ensure that all children enrolled have a current immunization to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-02 · Student Health and Records

At the time of the inspection the counselor observed a physical that did not have a completion date on when the physical was performed. The provider was advised to ensure all forms have dates to maintain the compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

43-06 · Enrollment Information

At the time of the inspection the counselor observed the children's file that did not contain an influenza guide acknowledgment for the current past season. The provider was advised to ensure that all children have it in their file to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

43-10 · Enrollment Information

At the time of the inspection the counselor observed children's files Children did not have a current distracted driver. The provider advised to ensure all children enrolled have mandatory signed documents to maintain compliance of this standard. 62 children enrolled. All files observed. 11 newly enrolled children since the last routine inspection in June

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

23-05 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire extinguishers are serviced/certified annually

At the time of the inspection, Counselor observed fire extinguishers inside the transportation vehicle Ford Transit 350 (tag PLJT30) was last serviced April 2022

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

37-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure a complete first aid kit is available. A list of first aid kit items was reviewed and emailed to the provider today

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the facility first aid kit inside the transportation vehicle Ford Transit 350 (tag PLJT30) missing soap and hand sanitizer, digital thermometer, and pre-moistened wipes

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

46-07 · Daily Attendance

At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current classroom roster that reflexed the classroom composition. The facility mixed several classrooms but together but failed to update the roster. Provider displayed the electronic attendance app; however, the children were still appeared in the original classrooms not where they were currently. Technical assistance was provided that attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the Child Care Personnel and the groups of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider completed a current roster

Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-01 · Technical assistance was provided to clean affected areas and to ensure daily cleaning are completed

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed vents throughout the facility with dust. Also, the plumbing pipes inside the bathroom cover with dust and dirty. Also, the kitchen refrigerator with spillage that was not cleaned up

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-21 · Technical assistance was provided that electrical device or apparatus accessible should not be near water sources. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider removed the fan

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a fan (that was plugged up) sitting on the handwashing sink. The fan cord was hand dangling inside another handwashing sink which poses a electrocution hazards to the children in care

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 Child Care Personnel labeled the spray bottle

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a spray bottle with cleaning chemicals in the 1-year-old classroom (classroom with capacity of 8) not labeled

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-02 · Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace the play equipment before the

At the time inspection, Counselor observed the red and blue slide to have paint peeling. Also, the tricycle with yellow seat has signs of rust and paint peeling

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

24-18 · Technical assistance provided to discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed Frenchs (expired 6/30/23), Publix apple jelly (expired 4/8/21), Tropicana orange juice (expired 6/17/23), and baby carrots (expired 6/8/23), strawberry yogurt (expires 7/10/23)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

28-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all bottles and cups brought from home are labeled with the children first and last names

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed bottles throughout the facility that was not labeled with the children first and last names

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. 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.

43-10 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the distracted adult brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of April & September and a copy placed in the child's file. Provider advised that 60 children are enrolled, Counselor reviewed 31 (A-H)

At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed all childrens files determined that no children had a Distracted Adult brochure in their file for April 2023

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel is the 1-year-old classroom, and the 2-year-old classroom did not a current classroom roster. The children were not signed in

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

25-02 · Meals and Snacks

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the infants in the infant classroom eating French toast sticks broke in half. Technical assistance was provided that infants must have their food cut a quarter inch or smaller to prevent choking. The standard was brought back into compliance when the Child Care Personnel cut the French toast sticks smaller

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

26-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that menus are posted weekly. The standard was brought back into compliance when the updated menu was posted

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the menu posted in the main lobby not to be current. The menu posted was the menu from the previous week (March 13, 2023 March 17, 2023)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the black stationary car with less than 5 inch of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. Also, gray monkey bars (with less than 5 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.

39-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel document and notify parents/guardian of accident/injuries. Per CCF Handbook, 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. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence

At the time of compliant inspection, Counselor determined that the facility failed to notify and document an accident or incident on the day it occurred. The parent notified the facility of the injury, and the Child Care Personnel advised the child got injured early that morning and forgot to notify the parent or document the injury. The provider has since provided the parent with incident report that was signed by the parent

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023

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

18-01 · Bedding and Linens

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed a child that was not sleeping on a cot or sleeping mat during naptime. The noncompliance was resolved when the teacher provided the child a mat to sleep with for the duration of nap

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed 3 children sleeping with less than 18 inches of space between them during napping. The noncompliance was resolved by relocated a child to create adequate space

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.