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2844 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven FL 33880 · License #C10PO0895 · Center · Child Care Facility
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33-13 · Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. The Child Care Personnel was observed inside a classroom alone
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. 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.
45-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure a complete five-year work history is completed on child care personnel prior to hiring
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a five year work history verification
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
35-12 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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, License Specialist reviewed childrens files and determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have immunization forms on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
23-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually. Also, to contact local fire authority to complete fire inspection. • Fire drills conducted 12/27/23, 1/21/24, 2/24/23, 3/15/24, 4/30/24, 5/12/24, 6/26/24, 7/31/24, 8/27/24, 9/10/24, and 10/16/24. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority. • Emergency preparedness drill 3/14/24 (lock down) and 4/1/24 (lock down). • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that emergency preparedness drill (inclement weather) is conducted prior to license expiring
At the time of inspection, the facility failed to have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. The last fire inspection was completed on 10/2/23. As of the date of this inspection no fire drill was conducted
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed the rugs in the front classroom and the 1-2's class with soiled spots that need to be cleaned. The carpets with the collection of debris/trash and need vacuuming. The provider was advised to ensure the classrooms be swept/vacuumed daily to maintain compliance of this standard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
42-01 · Student Health and Records
At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed the child named on the supplemental page did not have their physical on file. Provider advised the child had not been in attendance but still enrolled; the provider will need a physical for this child to maintain the compliance of this standard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-18 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all outlets are covered
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a missing outlet covers in the VPK classroom (capacity 17)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
12-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that daily cleaning is conducted. Also, to clean the vents and the walls and casing around the doors and doors. • Technical support is also provided to go throughout the facility any peeling paint needs to be sanded and repainted
At the time of inspection, several classrooms were observed unorganized and cluttered. The VPK classroom (capacity 17) was observed with miscellaneous items scattered about the room. Also, several items were covered with dust to include the fire extinguisher. The area rugs throughout the facility need to be deep cleaned; they are extremely dirty
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
12-19 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have an updated daily indoor and outdoor checklist. 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.
13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the storage room containing chemicals and paint was not secured. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that storage closet containing hazardous and harmful toxic chemicals are secured
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
23-05 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced annually. • Fire drills conducted 12/27/23, 1/21/24, 2/24/23, 3/15/24, 4/30/24, and 5/12/24. • Emergency preparedness drill 3/14/24 (lock down) and 4/1/24 (lock down). • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that emergency preparedness drill (inclement weather) is conducted prior to license expiring
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the fire extinguisher inside the VPK classroom (capacity 17) was last serviced August 2022. It should be noted that all other fire extinguisher was last served August 2023
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, Licensing Specialist observed 3 boxes of Clover Valley pastry crips with expiration date March 30, 2024, inside storage closet
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
42-01 · 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 supplement did not have a Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-18 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all outlets are covered. ◦ This standard was brought back into compliance when provider covered the outlet with outlet cover. ◦ Technical assistance was provided ensure that VPK classroom (capacity 17) is organized and cleaned regularly.ly
• At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a missing outlet covers in the VPK classroom (capacity 17)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
23-15 · Technical assistance was provided that lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. • Provider was advised the facility is still responsible for the two emergency drills for the current licensure year. • Fire drills conducted 12/27/23, 1/21/24, and 2/24/23. • Fire extinguisher serviced August 2023
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the facility failed to conduct an emergency preparedness (lockdown) during the previous licensure year (11/25/22 11/24/23). Provider was given technical assistance during renewal inspection to ensure lockdown drill is conducted prior to licensure year ending
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
24-20 · Technical assistance was provided that poisonous/toxic chemicals or cleaning products must be stored separately from food. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider moved the poisonous/toxic chemicals and cleaning products from near the food items
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed infant snacks (Gerber snacks for baby, apple sauce, and baby cereal/rice) stored next to Great Value disinfectant spray and bleach and water spray bottle
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
26-01 · Technical assistance was provided to post menu at the beginning of the week in a conspicuous location easily seen by parents
At the time the inspection, Counselor did not observe the facility menu posted. Provider showed Counselor where today's menu was posted in the kitchen not accessible to parents
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. 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 fire extinguisher training within 30 days of date of hire
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
35-12 · 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.
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 eventually refrigerated the milk
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a gallon on milk sitting on the table during naptime. The gallon of milk was observed sitting out unrefrigerated for over 15 minutes
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not began the 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.
05-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all components of the transportation log is filled out and signatures are legible
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the transportation logs did not include arrival and departure times and second signatures of final sweep personnel
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
13-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all harmful chemicals are stored safely away from the children in care. This standard was brought back into compliance when the provided moved the toxic chemicals
At time of inspection, Counselor observed chemical (Bar Keepers Friend cleanser, LAs Totally Awesome cleaning vinegar, fire ant bait, and bleach) in an unsecured hallway pantry near the kitchen. This unsecured hallway pantry is accessible to children coming to and from the playground
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 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. The standard was brought back into compliance when provider trashed the expired foods
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed SE Grocers peanut butter (expired 6/10/23), two Frenchs classic yellow mustard (expired 12/16/22), and Betty Crocker fluffy white icing (expired 4/26/22)
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
25-20 · Meals and Snacks
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed that class (3-year-old - school age) outside and the children was complaining that it was too hot and needing water. It was observed that the Child Care Personnel did not bring out water for the children while outside. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that sanitary drinking water shall be readily accessible in indoor and outdoor areas, throughout the day. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider went back inside to provide water for the children
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
33-07 · Technical assistance was provided to finish the last three hours of in-service training. It should be noted that the 3 hours of in-service hours will not count toward this fiscal year in-service hours
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the required in- service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023. The Child Care Personnel only had documented proof of 7 hours of in-service training
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
12-18 · Technical assistance was to ensure that all outlets are appropriately covered
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed an outlet in the infant and 3-year-old classroom without a cover
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
24-23 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure all refrigerator and freezer are equipped with appropriate thermometers
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the refrigerator in the infant classroom without a thermometer
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the bottles in the infant classroom were not label with first and last names. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all cups are labeled
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. 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 prescription and non-prescription medications in the infant and 1 year old classrooms 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.