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Home › FL › Winter Haven › Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc.
146 Martin Luther King Blvd NE, Winter Haven FL 33881 · License #C10PO0263 · Center · Child Care Facility
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23-25 · Fire Drills
that due to being on probation the Probationary license must be posted. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that current license is posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. • This is a probation inspection
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
23-03 · Technical assistance was provided to that fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, always serviced and maintained with current inspection tags. A fire extinguisher must be present in vehicles used to transport children and areas where food is prepared
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that there were no fire extinguisher present at the facility and inside the food service area. All fire extinguishers were at the fire company to be serviced and retagged
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
23-04 · Technical assistance was provided that the distance to the nearest extinguisher shall not be more than 75 feet from rooms occupied by children. Also, that fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, always serviced and maintained with current inspection tags
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that there were no fire extinguisher present at the facility. All fire extinguishers were at the fire company to be serviced and retagged
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
31-03 · Indoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a wooden table inside the 1-year-old classroom with broken leg. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all furnishing are in good repair and free from potential hazards
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
23-05 · Technical assistance was provided that fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. • Fire drill conducted 8/13/24, 9/17/14, 10/15/24, 11/13/24, 12/3/24, 1/14/25, 2/22/25, and 3/31/25. • Emergency Preparedness drill conducted 11/25/24 (lock down). • Fire extinguisher serviced April 2024. • Fire inspection completed 5/17/24
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the fire extinguishers inside the facility was tagged and serviced in April 2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
23-06 · Fire Drills
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to complete a fire drill in the month of April 2025. Technical assistance was provided that during the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care
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. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider trashed the expired foods
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed three cans of Enfamil formula (expired 11/1/24 and 3/1/25)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-20 · Technical assistance was provided was to ensure that poisonous/toxic chemicals or cleaning products must be stored separately from food. Products must not be stored on shelves above food preparation areas and/or food products intended for human consumption, unless placed in bins that are impermeable. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provided trashed the formula and it was no longer stored next to the formula
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility stored formula on a shelf next to cleaning chemical (glass cleaner)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had expired immunization forms on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. 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, Licensing Specialist observed breastmilk in infant room refrigerator was not labeled with childs first and last name
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
03-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that appropriate ratio is always followed.At the time of inspection, the ratio was as follows.. • Infants 1-year-old 7:1 Child Care Personnel • 2-year-old 3-year-old 11:1 Child Care Personnel • 4-year-old 5-year-old 11:1 Child Care Personnel Corrected ratio • Infants 2:1 Child Care Personnel • 1-year-old 6:1 Child Care Personnel • 2-year-old 3-year-old 14:1 Child Care Personnel • 4-year-old 5-year-old 11:1 Child Care Personnel • Additional Child Care Personnel
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a classroom (infant 1-year-old) with 7 children with 1 Child Care Personnel
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that facilities is cleaned and sanitized on a routine basis. Also, clean affected areas and to ensure daily cleaning are completed. • Technical assistance was also provided to touch up paint the peeling paint on the walls and replace stained ceiling tiles
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the area rug in all classrooms in usage were not cleaned and stained. Also, several ceiling vents were dusty and not clean
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
24-22 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that opened packages of dried goods must be properly covered/sealed, properly stored, and discarded according to the manufacturers recommended date or if the quality of the food has been compromised
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed open boxes of Life cereal on the shelves, neither item was properly sealed or dated
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. 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 provided put up the milk in the refrigerator
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several gallons of milk left out on a cart from breakfast. Also, a gallon of milk was left out on the kitchen counter
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had expired immunization forms on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had expired health exam physical 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 inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had no immunization forms 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 inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization on file as of 2/28/24
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
13-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that spay bottles are labeled correctly. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider labeled the spray bottle
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed spray bottles with purple chemicals inside a spray without labels. The spray bottle had bubbles inside after being shaken
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-23 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all freezers and refrigerators have appropriate thermometers
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the silver refrigerator/freezer (General Electric Profile) inside the kitchen without a thermometer
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. 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, Counselor 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 CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form are signed annually. • Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel 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.
13-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that spay bottles are labeled correctly
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed spray bottles of chemicals in 1-year-old classroom (capacity of 12) without labels. The spray bottle had bubbles inside after being shaken
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
23-05 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire extinguishers are serviced/certified annually. • Fire drill conducted 1/9/24, 2/13/24, and 3/6/24
At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed the facility's fire extinguishers and discovered that the facility failed to recertify the fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher was serviced December 2022
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
23-09 · Technical assistance was provided that the facility must have written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill
At the time of inspection, the provider failed to maintain the facilitys fire drill log. The provider was unable to locate the facilitys fire drill log 2023 for licensing agency to review
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
30-03 · Technical assistance was provided that handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the children in care sippy cups inside the handwashing sink. The Child Care Personnel was later observed washing/cleaning the cups inside the sink designated for handwashing
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
42-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental had no Student Health Examination form on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the children listed on the supplemental had expired Student Health Examination forms
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel complete required training
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement
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 re-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.
33-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel complete required training
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement
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 re-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.
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 re-inspection, Counselor determined that the one of the two children listed on the supplemental had expired immunization forms
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 re-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. The provider re-submitted the Child Care Personnel background screening today in the presence of the Counselor
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
33-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel complete required training
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement
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 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.
33-09 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have proof of safe sleep training and fire extinguisher training within 30 days of date of hire
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
35-11 · 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 on the facility exposure plan
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
41-02 · Immunization Records
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the children listed on the supplemental had expired immunization forms. 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
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.
03-01 · Technical assistance was provided that the infant to Child Care Personnel ratio is 1 Child Care Personnel to 4 infants. Child Care Personnel must revisit and study Child Care Personnel to child ratio. Also, to always adhere to correct ratio. At the time of re-inspection, the ratio was as follows.. • Infants 1-year-old 6:1 Child Care Personnel • 3-year-old school age 7:1 Child Care Personnel • Assistant Director Corrected ratio • Infants 1-year-old 6:1 Child Care Personnel • 1-year-old 2:1 Child Care Personnel • 3-year-old school age 7:1 Child Care Personnel
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed a Child Care Personnel with 6 children (mixed age group of infants and 1-year-old)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
14-01 · Technical assistance was provided to add more lightening to increase the candle foot to at least 20
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the female bathroom measuring at less than 20-foot candles. The female bathroom foot candle range was between 6.15 9.13 in some areas
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
33-07 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that required in-service training are competed during the states fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023. Also, to complete the outstanding 9 hours of in-service training
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete all ten required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023
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 with no gaps. If there are gaps in employment, documents the gaps
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a completed five -year work history (without gaps) documented on file. Counselor observed that the Child Care Personnel had two gaps in her employment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
12-01 · Technical assistance was provided to implement a daily clean schedule and follow through with it. Clean affected area before due date
At the time of the re-inspection, two unused classrooms were observed not set up and material thrown around in various places. Technical assistance was provided classroom not in use need to be cleaned and ready for children coming into care. Also, the stand-up freezer inside the storage room near the kitchen was not cleaned and had spillage and debris. Also, refrigerator/freezer combination was not clean and had spillage and debris
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.
14-01 · Technical assistance was provided to add more lightening to increase the candle foot to at least 20
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the female bathroom measuring at less than 20-foot candles. The female bathroom foot candle range was between 3.15 7.50 in some areas
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
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed Great Value strawberry yogurt (expired 5/30/23) and Great Value vanilla yogurt (expired 7/16/23)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
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.
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 39 children are enrolled, Counselor reviewed all childrens files
At the time of the inspection, Counselor determined that the children listed on the supplemental did not have a Distracted Adult brochure on file for April 2023
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-02 · Technical assistance to sandpaper the walls and paint them. Also fix the broken baseboard
At the time of the inspection, there is chipped paint throughout the facility. Also, in the hallways next to the boy's bathroom there is a baseboard that was broken
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
13-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
At the time of the inspection, a cleaning solution was not labeled. The cook labeled the bottle soap and water, placing the standard into compliance
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-01 · Technical assistance provided to clean the ceiling tiles, clean the freezer, and all rooms. The provider was spoken to and stated she was aware of the times that needed to be cleaned and she has a deadline of the 30 th of June for herself
At the time of the inspection, throughout the facility there are some rooms that are cluttered with toys thrown around and other items. The rooms are not set up and material thrown around in various places. Also, the vents in the hallways have dust and need to be cleared. There is also a stand-up freezer that is not cleaned with orange juice on the bottom of it. Lastly, in the kitchen area kids playing cards and a bottle of ointment was on the floor. Technical support was provided that this area needs to be cleaned. Lastly, the ceiling tiles need to be cleaned as there is dust on them
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of the inspection, there was a wooden platform on the playground that had the wooden splintering where a child can injury themselves. Technical support the platform needs to be fixed where they are no chipped or splintered wood or remove it. Also, there is gold putting area where the indoor carpet is ripped and has not presented a tripping hazard. Technical support to either remove it or fix the golfing area to where it is in good repair and no longer a hazard. The inner gate on the playground has the gate no longer attached to the post. Technical support to fix the inner gate
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
At the time of the inspection there was a child that was not placed 18 inches apart from the other sleeping child. The teacher moved the child, placing the standard into compliance
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-09 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of the inspection, the infant teacher explained that they mix bottles in the room to prepare it for the children. There is only one sink in the room, labeled handwashing. Technical support was provided to the teacher and the provider that a new sink can get either get plumbed in with a temperature of a 100 degrees or have parents bring bottle prepared with first and last names and place them into the fridge. Once in the fridge they can warm the bottles as needed in the warmer and at the end of the day they need to return and used and unused bottles to the parents/guardians. The bottle should never be rinsed in the sink
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
24-20 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that poisonous/toxic or cleaning products are stored separately from food items
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed vegetable oil being stored next to paint and hand sanitizer
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
24-24 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a package of chicken that is not labeled and dated inside the freezer. Technical support to label the chicken and all items that labeled and date them
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
26-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that menus are posted weekly
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 (May 15, 2023 May 19, 2023)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
31-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that furnishing is safe for the children in care
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a pack n play used for the infant had hole in the mesh sides. Also, the pack n play mattress was smaller and did not fit correctly
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
32-03 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the Little Tykes play equipment had cracks in it. Technical support to remove the item
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
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a completed five -year work history (without gaps) documented on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of re-inspection counselor observed the area rug in all classrooms in usage were not cleaned and stained. Baseboards throughout the facility were not cleaned and had dirt and dust. As well as the vents and fire alarm throughout facility had dust build up. Also, the upright freezer located off to the right off the kitchen had spillage at the bottom and rust on the outside base. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that facilities is cleaned and sanitized on a routine basis. Also, to clean the affected areas prior to due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
17-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that no more than three and a half gaps in the fencing
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed the inner entrance fenced gate had a gap over three inches. Also, the black fenced along roadside had a gap of four- and three-quarter inches
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. 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 re-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.
45-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that five-year work history is completed and maintained
At the time of re-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.
04-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that direct supervision is maintained at all times. The standard was brought back into compliance when the Child Care Personnel returned to the classroom
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed the children in the 4-year-old classroom alone. The Child Care Personnel had stepped out the classroom leaving the children alone during nap time
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
17-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that no more than three and a half gaps in the fencing
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed the inner entrance fenced gate had a gap of four and a quarter inch. Also, the black fenced along roadside had a gap of four- and three-quarter inches
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
12-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that facilities is cleaned and sanitized on a routine basis. to clean the affected areas prior to due date
At the time of inspection counselor observed multiple toys (baby dolls and musical toys) in the one-year-old and VPK classrooms to be not cleaned in that the clothing was filthy and musical toys has rust. Also, the area rug in all classrooms in usage were not cleaned and stained. Baseboards throughout the facility were not cleaned and had dirt and dust. As well as the vents and fire alarm throughout facility had dust build up. Also, the upright freezer located off to the right off the kitchen had spillage at the bottom and rust on the outside base. The infant diaper changing table was not clean in that it had dust, sand and debris build up
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that facility and equipment are kept in good repair for children in care. Also, to repair or replace these areas prior to the due date
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the children's restroom located to the right of the staff restroom's door was damaged and had parts missing and exposed rusted nails. The lock on the door was also broken and not in place. Also, the diaper changing table in the one-year-old room had broken wood that was chipped and was splintering hazard for children and staff. The green table located in the VPK classroom was torn and had exposed cushion like material. The yellow tabletop and matching shelving in the VPK classroom had paint chipping. Also, the older children's playground had broken toys (grill missing a wheel)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
13-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure all spray bottles are labeled
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed an unlabeled spray bottle containing a cleaning chemical located in the one-year-old classroom and inside the unsecured staff restroom
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
17-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that no more than three and a half gaps in the fencing. Per Child Care Facility Handbook, fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the inner entrance fenced gate had a gap of four and a quarter inch. Also, the black fenced along roadside had a gap of four and three quarter inches
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
23-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire drills are conducted monthly. The standard was brought back into compliance when a fire drill was conducted in the presence of licensing staff
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that there was no fire drill documented for December 2022
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-16 · Technical assistance was provided to store or dispose of food items properly. The standard was brought back into compliance when the provider properly disposed of the bag and its contents
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed perishable foods (cheese, deli meat and cucumber) in a white trash bag on the floor stored between the chest freezer and fridge/freezer combo. A case of wipes was on top of the bag. The items in the white bag were wet and had a foul-smelling odor emanating due to the unproperly stored items
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-23 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all freezers and refrigerators have appropriate thermometers
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the refrigerator in the infant's classroom did not have a thermometer. The upright freezer located to the right of the kitchen was also missing a thermometer and the chest freezer outside of the kitchen also did not have a thermometer
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. 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. Also, that the menu must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians and any substitutions must be noted. The standard was brought back into compliance when provider posted an updated menu that was dated for current week
At the time the inspection, Counselor observed menu posted in the lobby was dated for March 6-10th
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
28-02 · Technical assistance was provided that all bottles sent from home are labeled with children's first and last name
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed bottles in the infant's classroom were not labeled with child's first and last name
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
33-05 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure the Child Care Personnel complete required training (including passing testing) prior to due date
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental was non-compliance with training requirements when leaving the industry. The Child Care Personnel beginning in the industry on 9/5/18 and left the industry on 11/22/19. Child Care Personnel was rehired on 1/23/23 and has yet to complete required 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 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 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that documentation of exposure plan refresher is completed on an annual basis and maintained in personnel files
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that all Child Care Personnel did not have documentation of annual refresher of exposure plan on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Immunization Records
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the children listed on the supplemental had expired immunizations. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have a physical on file withing thirty days of enrollment
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a physical recorded in children's file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
44-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Abuse and Neglect forms are signed on an annually. The standard was brought back into compliance when the Child Care personnel signed the Child Abuse and Neglect form. Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 6 files
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined the Child Care Personnel listed on supplemental did not have current Child Abuse and Neglect reporting requirement forms on file
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
45-07 · Technical assistance was provided to rescreen any Child Care Personnel with a 90-day break in service. Per CCF handbook, Child Care Personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental was not rescreen in the Clearinghouse when hired. The Child Care Personnel had over a 90-day break in service in the industry
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
03-01 · Ratio Sufficient
At the time of the inspection, the counselor obtained information from interviews, and daily attendance that the facility was out of ratio during the morning of 2/13/23 for the 3/4 year old age group. 1:15 3 year olds, or 1:20 4 year old children is the compliant ratio for this age group and it was 24 children, two teachers was needed to maintain compliance. The noncompliance was resolved once the teacher came to work from being picked up by another staff member. During the compliant ratio; they were in compliance for ratio. Raito observed during the complaint inspection: 1:15 4s 1:15 2-3s 2:6 infants 4 staff and 35 children
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
45-09 · Technical assistance was provided to add or removed Child Care Personnel within 10 days of change in employment status
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental was not removed for the roster within 10 days of separation from the facility
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
45-09 · Technical assistance was provided to add or removed Child Care Personnel within 10 days of change in employment status
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined that the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental was not removed for the roster within 10 days of separation from the facility
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.