17-01 · Technical assistance was provided to remove the tools off the playground and store out of reach of children in care. • This standard is brought back into compliance when provider removed the tools from the playground

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a shovel and garden rack on the playground accessible to the children care

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

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

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 provided bagged up the properly package up the food items

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an open clear bag of sausage patties and waffles inside the white chest freezer in the kitchen. The bag was torn and/or open to the elements

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 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.

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. • Licensing Specialist reviewed 7 Child Care Personnel files. • Technical assistance was provided to review all Personnel files to ensure all documents are present and accounted for

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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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

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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete required DCF introductory training

At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete DCF introductory training. The Child Care Personnel industry start date is 4/5/23 and began training on 4/6/23. Child Care Personnel was supposed to complete introductory training on or before 7/6/24. As of the date of this inspection, Child Care Personnel has not completed DCF introductory training

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 reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry

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 reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. The Child Care Personnel was observed inside a classroom alone

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

12-19 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the facility is cleaned and dusted regularly

At the time of 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.

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 11/12/24, 12/20/24, and 1/2/25. • Emergency preparedness drill was conducted on 12/2/24 (lock down). • Fire inspection conducted 8/30/24. • Fire extinguisher serviced August 2024

At the time of inspection, the facility failed to conduct an emergency preparedness drill (lock down and inclement weather) during the previous licensing year. On 10/1/244, Provider was advised to completed lock down and inclement weather drill prior to licensing year ending

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. 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 signatures and departure times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

23-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provided had fire inspection completed. • Fire drill conducted 11/12/23, 12/18/23, 1/11/24, 2/5/24, 3/12/24, 4/17/24, 5/29/24, 6/17/24, 7/2/24, 8/6/24, and 9/17/24. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority. • Fire extinguisher serviced August 2024. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that emergency preparedness drills (lockdown and inclement weather) is conducted prior to current license expiring

At the time of inspection, Provider failed to have an approved annual fire inspection completed by the local fire authority. The facility had a fire inspection completed on 8/22/23 last year and on 8/30/24 this year

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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

33-08 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that in-service training is documented on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof of in-service hours on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record

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. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provided completed training

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. The Child Care Personnel was observed inside a classroom alone

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

44-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all files are maintained and available for the licensing agency to review. • Licensing Specialist reviewed 4 Child Care Personnel files

At the time of inspection, Provider did not have 2 Child Care Personnel files available for licensing to review

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Technical assistance was provided that the Child Care Personnel begin required DCF 40-hour introductory training within 90 days of employment. • This standard is brought back into compliance as the Child Care Personnel started introductory training on 5/14/24

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files and determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not start required DCF 40-hour introductory training within 90 days of employment

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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, Licensing Specialist 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

35-12 · 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.

13-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials are not accessible to the children in care

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the cabinet sink combination in the bathroom unsecured with chemical inside. The child lock on the cabinet was unstable and fell off when touched. The chemical in the cabinet were Great Value glass cleaner, Microban bathroom cleaner, and Method Antibac bathroom cleaner

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

19-02 · Technical assistance was provided that a minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the cribs in the infant classroom were back against the wall and next to each other with no spacing

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete Part 1 and Part 2 of DCF 40-hour introductory training

At the time of inspection, Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files and determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required DCF 40-hour introductory 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, Counselor determined that Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. The Child Care Personnel was supposed to complete the course on or before 9/12/23

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. 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 inspection, Counselor reviewed childrens files and determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization forms on file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Technical assistance was provided to rescreen any Child Care Personnel with a 90-day break in service

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental had a 90-day break in services and a background screening resubmission was not completed

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

24-20 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure poisonous/toxic, or cleaning products stored separately from food. • This standard was brought back into compliance when the item was removed from the shelf

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed poisonous/toxic material (paint) stored on shelve next to infant snack (Gerber Snacks for Baby)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-08 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that in-service training is documented on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not document their in-service hours on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that facilities is cleaned and sanitized on a routine basis. Develop and implement a cleaning schedule to ensure that cleaning occurs. Also, to clean the affected areas prior to due date

At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed the facility not to be clean, dust was on the ceiling and vent ceiling. There was a lot of clutter and appeared unorganized. The refrigerator in the classroom with the capacity of 15 was not clean with spillage and had debris (hair). Also, the refrigerator/freezer in the kitchen had debris and old remnant of spillage that dried at the bottom. Baseboards throughout the facility were not cleaned and had dirt and dust

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

18-06 · Technical assistance was provided to replace effected items and ensure that floor mats are covered with impermeable surface

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed several mats available for children in care were not in good repair (torn) and were not covered with an impermeable surface

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

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 the provider put the milk in refrigerator

At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed a gallon of milk sitting on a chart unrefrigerated for over 15 minutes

Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

09-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the facility adhere to plan of scheduled activities

At the time of inspection, the facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed in that the children were outside on the playground for over an hour

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that facilities is cleaned and sanitized on a routine basis. Develop and implement a cleaning schedule to ensure that cleaning occurs. Also, to clean the affected areas prior to due date. A sample daily cleaning checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the facility not to be clean, it that cobweb and dust was on the ceiling, vent ceiling, and wall mounted fire extinguisher throughout the facility. Also, the area rugs were stained and dirty. There was a lot of clutter and appeared unorganized. The area near the restroom smelled of urine. The refrigerator in the classroom with the capacity of 15 was not clean and had debris at the bottom. Also, the refrigerator/freezer in the kitchen had debris and old remnant of spillage that dried at the bottom. Baseboards throughout the facility were not cleaned and had dirt and dust

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

12-09 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure treat and rid the facility of Camponotus consobrinus (sugar ants) by due date

At the time of inspection, Counselor observe several Camponotus consobrinus (sugar ants) climbing up the wall in the kitchen near the dish washing sink

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-19 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor and outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. 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.

18-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that per safe sleep standards, cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding and to replace the sheet with a tight fitting one prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, Counselor observed cribs in the infant room had loose fitting sheets

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

24-13 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that head covering are using while preparing food

At the time of inspection, the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental was cooking inside the kitchen without head covering. The Child Care Personnel was cutting up watermelon and washing dishes

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. 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 Gerber Natural for Baby green been (expired May 31, 2023) inside the infant room. Also, Triscuits crackers (expired June 23, 2023) and Sun-Maid raisins (expired February 2, 2023) inside the kitchen

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

24-21 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that perishable or leftover foods are stored properly (labeled, dated, sealed, etc.)

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed Great Value Mango Chucks not sealed or dated inside the freezer. Also, Birds Eye stir-fry veggies and sauces not sealed or dated inside the freezer

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

24-22 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that dried goods are stored properly (labeled, dated, sealed, etc.)

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed an unsealed package of Sun-Maid raisins (it should be noted that camponotus consobrinus (sugar ants) were observed on the wall near this item). Also, unsealed bag of Great Value mini pretzel twists, Great Value tortilla chips, and Great Value cheddar cheese cracker on a shelf

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

25-02 · Technical assistance was provided that toddlers must have their food cut a half an inch or smaller to prevent choking

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed 1 year old children eating sub sandwiches cut in half

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

28-04 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed breastmilk in kitchen that was not labeled with childs first and last name. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all breastmilk, food, formula is labeled with childs first and last name

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. 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.

35-12 · 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.

36-03 · 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.

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.

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 missing scissors

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. Director advised that 29 children are enrolled, counselor reviewed all childrens files

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 Jun 28, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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. reviewed all Child Care Personnel and Volunteer files, totaling 8

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.

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

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed both refrigerator (in VPK classroom and kitchen) no clean with debris, hair, and brown liquid spillage at the bottom. Also, the restroom near the back left side of the facility to no be clean, there was debris and dirty behind the toilet

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

23-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be completed monthly while children are in care. Fire Drill was conducted 10/24/2022. Emergency preparedness drill conducted 6/8/22 (lockdown). Fire extinguisher serviced August 2022. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the Department placing the facility back into compliance

At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a fire drill during the months of November 2022, December 2022, January 2023, and February 2023

Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2023

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

24-18 · Technical assistance provided to discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. Standard was brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel threw the items away

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed Parents Choice Organic Strawberry Rice Rusks in the infant room expired (December 19, 2022)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-21 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure perishable food are covered and sealed and stored properly to prevent food contamination. Per CCF handbook, 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

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed an open pack of whole wheat tortilla, open lunch meat and cheese in a bowl that cover fully with aluminum foil in the kitchen refrigerator. Neither item was sealed or dated

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

25-02 · Meals and Snacks

At the time of inspection, children in an infant and one-year-old was observed eating waffles that were not cut in inches - inches. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that one-year-old have their food cut in inches - inch or smaller to prevent choking

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

26-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure menus are posted at the beginning of the week

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the facilitys posted menu dated 2/13/23-2/17/23. The facility did not a current menu posted at the beginning of the week

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

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

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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

28-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all breastmilk, food, formula are labeled with childs first and last name

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed breastmilk in both refrigerator (VPK classroom and kitchen) not labeled with childs first and last name

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel start introductory training within 90 days of employment in the industry

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not begin introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

40-01 · Technical assistance provided to ensure written authorization prior to provided medication to children in care

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed several non-prescription medications in the infant's and one year old classroom without Authorization for Prescription and non-prescription medication on file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form are signed annually. The standard was brought back into compliance when the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental signed a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel, totaling 6 files

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually

Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.