03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel to 14 children. There was 6(2 year old's), 3(3 year old's), 1(4 year old), 1(VPK) and 2 School Age). The facility should have followed the 2 year old ratio since there was more 2 year old's then any other age group. Which would have been the 11:1 ratio. The operator brought this standard back in compliance during the time of the inspection by having another child care personnel come into the classroom. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-02 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 3/4 year old classroom there was paint peeling on the wall with the television and the front wall with the windows. In the 3 year old classroom the the counter with the sink the side of the counter was peeling and there was a small hole in the wall across from the door in the bathroom. The director was given until March 27, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-07 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cords hanging down and or in the reach of the children in the kitchen the entrance way to the kitchen is open and the children had access to the vacuum, carpet cleaner and there was a dirt devil in the hallway. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by placing the gate in the entrance way of the kitchen and putting the dirt devil in the locked closest. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 D.- General Health and Safety Requirements. D. Strangulation hazards, strings, and cords long enough to encircle a childs neck such as those on toys and window coverings must not be accessible to children in care

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025

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

12-12 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a buildup of dust on the vents in the bathrooms in the following classrooms . The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by cleaning the vents. The director was given until March 27, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 B.- General Health and Safety Requirements. B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025

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

13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cleaning solution(fabuloso) was stored on a Art shelf in the opening room. In the kitchen under the left sink there was bleach and fabuloso being stored in an unlock cabinet. In the 3 year old classroom there was fabuloso being stored on the counter next to the sink The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection putting up the gate in the entrance of the kitchen and storing the cleaning solutions in a area the children does not have access too. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025

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

33-01 · Training Requirements

During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 25 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 15 of the 15 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing counselor seen one personnel did not finish her 40-hour training. At the time of the inspection the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that the employee will not be returning until training is completed therefore putting this back into compliance. CCF Handbook Section 4.1 Beginning Training Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the childcare industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the childcare industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the childcare industry in any licensed Florida childcare facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a department-approved training course, beginning a department-approved online childcare training course, or by receiving results from a department-approved competency examination. The childcare program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from childcare personnel. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Childcare personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40- hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004, are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Childcare personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations Health, Safety and Nutrition ,Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Child Growth and Development Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

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

18-12 · Bedding and Linens

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the bedding was touching each other in one of the classrooms. Staff advised that the bedding gets washed once a week on Friday. The bedding was put into the laundry. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024

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

30-10 · Diapering

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that diapers were thrown away in a garbage with no lid. The garbage was removed. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Soiled or wet disposable diapers must be disposed of in a plastic lined, securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024

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

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

45-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 6 employees did not have documentation that the 5 Year Employment history was verified. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

20-06 · Crib Requirements

20-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an infant sleep in a crib with a blanket covering the infant and a boppy pillow over the side of the crib. During the inspection, the items were removed. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Children must not be placed in the cribs, playpens, play yards or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. Cribs, playpens, play yards, other napping and sleeping bedding being used by a child must be placed a minimum of 18 inches away from window blinds, draperies or any window treatment/cover that pose a strangulation hazard

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024

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

45-01 · Background Screening Documents

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 1 employee did not have a 5131 form on file. The director completed the 5131 form on site. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024

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

46-07 · Daily Attendance

46-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the two year old classroom was outside on the playground. The staff member advised that they did not have their classrooms attendance and did not have access to the facilitys electronic attendance. Staff advised that the attendance was in the classroom. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist brought the classroom attendance (clipboard) outside. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.