04-09 · Supervision

During the inspection, the provider stated the child was put in a highchair outside of feeding time. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by stating she will not put the children in the highchairs if they are not eating and she will let the staff know as well. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4.4 B, Meal time Supervision B. Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age appropriate chair with good head control. Children must not be left in highchairs or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times. The use of safety straps is required to prevent children from falling out of the highchair

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

11-03 · Child Discipline

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed from the interviews that the facility did not follow their expulsion policy. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by telling the specialist that she will follow her discipline and expulsion policy. That they did not have a written agreement on how long the trail period for enrollment would last. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.8, B Child Discipline. B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. The facility was compliant in that they did give the parent a copy of their behavior and expulsion Policy

Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

07-06 · Vehicle Requirements

During the inspection, the director advised that currently there are two transportation vehicles. The first vehicle is a 2008 Hyundai Entourage (045791) that was last inspected on 8/2/2023 and is insured through Progressive Insurance with an effective date of 4/7/2024. The second vehicle is a 2009 Ford Van (A69904) that was last inspected on 8/4/2023 that is insured through Progressive Insurance with an effective date of 4/7/2024. 7-6: During the inspection, staff advised that the 2008 Hyundai Entourage (045791) vehicle is not operational, in that the engine will not start, so the vehicle alarm is not working/operational. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 2. List of approved alarm manufacturers may be found on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare . 3. Alarms must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations. 4. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. above. Under this allowance, the existing alarm system must always be properly maintained in working order. Should at any time the alarm system require replacement, the new system must be selected from the Departments approved list referenced in 2.5.4 F.2. above

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

09-06 · Planned Activities

9-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the one year old classroom was using electronic media in that a youtube video was playing on the tablet and it screen was propped up on a shelf so that the children could see the screen. During the inspection, the screen was turned around. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

18-12 · Bedding and Linens

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the bedding was not stored in a sanitary manner, in that the blankets were stacked on top of each other in the Preschool classroom. Staff advised that the bedding gets sent home or washed at the end of the day on Friday, so the blankets were dirty. During the inspection, the bedding was separated. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H 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 Jul 26, 2024

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

26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

26-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the posted menu was not dated. During the inspection, the date was added to the menu. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, such as catered food, must be listed along with the source. Daily meal and snack menus must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing purposes. Operators who participate in the USDA Food Program must keep menus in accordance with the Department of Health and USDA requirements

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

30-03 · Diapering

30-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were items in the handwashing sink in the Preschool classroom (bowls and paint brushes) and in the VPK classroom (a bowl and paint brushes). Staff removed the items from the sink. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-06 · Training Requirements

33-6: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel that did not complete the 5 hour early literacy within 12 months of their child care industry start date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel that did not complete the 5 hour early literacy within 12 months of their child care industry start date by pulling their DCF transcript on 5/15/2024 and show that the early literacy training was not completed. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non-compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be completed sooner than the due date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

39-03 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

39-3: During the inspection, JS stated that she was changing a diaper, a child tried to take EGs toy and EG did not let them, so the child pinched EG. JS advised that EG cried for a second. JS finished the diaper and went over to EG. JS cleaned the area with soap and water. JS stated that she was unable to respond to the incident right away and she forgot to write an incident for the pinching incident on 5/13/2024. The mother messaged JS last night asking about the mark, and JS messaged her back saying what happened and said that she would write the incident report and give it to mom on 5/14/2024, today. JS wrote the incident report on 5/14/2024. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A: All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur

Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2024

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

39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

39-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the accident report on 5/13/2024 was not signed by the parent the day that the incident occurred and the date on the accident report was inaccurate. The accident report was corrected. This is being marked compliant. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C: Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs

Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2024

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

05-04 · Transportation

5-4: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that 8 transportation log entries that were missing either the drivers signature and/or the secondary signature and 1 transportation log entry that was missing the time on the vehicle and the time off the vehicle for 4 children. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Background Screening Documents

45-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel that had a break in service exceeding 90 days in the child care industry. The child care personnels eligibility date was 10/9/2020. The child care personnel worked at a facility from 10/13/2020 until 10/10/2023 and then did not work in child care until she was hired at the current facility on 3/11/2024. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

06-01 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

6-1: The director advised that there are 3 drivers. Driver 1s license will expire on 5/31/2030, physical was conducted on 8/10/2023, the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 6/30/2024 and the driver 1 has completed the transportation training. Driver 2s license will expire on 6/24/2025, physical was conducted on 8/9/2023, and the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 6/30/2024 and the driver 1 has completed the transportation training. Driver 3s license will expire on 6/26/2030, physical was conducted on 12/4/2023, and the driver has completed the transportation training. Driver 4s license will expire on 12/2/2030, physical was conducted on 1/16/2024, and the driver has completed the transportation training. The provider advised that Driver #3 and #4 does not have a CPR and First Aid certificate/card on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

23-02 · Fire Drills

The last fire drill was conducted on 3/22/2024. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 8/2024. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire inspection was conducted on 2/22/2024 with violations and 4/2/2024 with violations. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

33-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care 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 child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

33-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 child care personnel that did not complete the 5 hour early literacy within 12 months of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 employee did not have documentation that the fire extinguisher training and safe sleep training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, All 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. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

06-01 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

6-1: The director advised that there are 2 drivers. Driver 1s license will expire on 5/31/2030, physical was conducted on 8/10/2023, the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 6/30/2024 and the driver 1 has completed the transportation training. Driver 2s license will expire on 6/24/2025, physical was conducted on 8/9/2023, and the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 6/30/2024. Driver 3s license will expire on 12/22/2026, physical was conducted on 11/7/2023. The provider advised that Driver #3 does not have a CPR and First Aid certificate/card. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

12-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility not in good repair in that the frame of the half wall came off, exposing short nails sticking out of the wall in the three year old classroom. In the one year old classroom, the outlet plate was missing. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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.

20-06 · Crib Requirements

20-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 infants sleeping, one with a bib around their neck and one with a blanket on them. During the inspection, staff removed the bib and blanket. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

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

24-22 · Food Preparation Area

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed open packages of dried good that were not sealed. In the three year old room, there was an opened box of Kix cereal not sealed, in the one year old room, there was opened boxes of strawberry banana cheerios, Apple cinnamon cereals and multi grain cheerios, and in the infant room there was an open box of kix cereal and Apple cinnamon cereal. During the inspection, staff discarded the opened packages of dried goods. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

26-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the posted menu was not dated. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the children had rice, beans, sausage and peas for lunch. The menu stated that the lunch should have been BBQ chicken, corn, fruit cocktail and rolls. During the inspection, staff dated the posted menu. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, such as catered food, must be listed along with the source. Daily meal and snack menus must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing purposes. Operators who participate in the USDA Food Program must keep menus in accordance with the Department of Health and USDA requirements

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

32-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that plastic blue picnic table seat was cracked, the see saw fabric seat was torn, the roof of the plastic climber was cracked and the climbing rope attached to the slide/swing set had a number of wooden steps broken in half . During the inspection, staff removed all the broken equipment. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023

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

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

32-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not had enough mulch for the 6 inch depth requirement around the permanent play structures, in that there depth of mulch measured at 4.5 inches around the slide/swing set. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 39 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

33-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care 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 child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-10 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 driver did not have the transportation training. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Child care personnel working at a facility currently providing transportation must complete training by April 1, 2020. Documentation of training must be maintained on the training transcript in the child care personnel file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 5 employees that did not review the facilitys exposure plan annually and 3 employees did not review the exposure plan before they started working at the facility. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

46-07 · Daily Attendance

46-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the classroom attendance roster was not accurate in that there was 11 children in the VPK classroom and 10 children signed in on the attendance, there was 10 children in the three year old room and 7 children signed in on the attendance, and there was 6 children in the one year old room and 10 children signed in on the attendance. All the attendance rosters were updated. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation 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 Nov 29, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

05-04 · Transportation

5-4: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that 5 transportation log pages that were missing either the drivers signature and/or the secondary signature, the location that the vehicle traveled to, or the date. During the inspection, staff corrected the transportation logs for the summer fieldtrips. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

06-01 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

The director advised that there are 2 drivers. Driver 1s license will expire on 5/31/2030, physical was conducted on 4/4/2022, the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 6/30/2024 and the driver 1 has completed the transportation training. Driver 2s license will expire on 8/26/2029, physical was conducted on 12/6/2022, and the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 6/30/2024. Driver 3s license will expire on 6/24/2025, physical was conducted on 4/4/2022, and the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 6/30/2024. 6-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 2 drivers physical expired, both expired on 4/4/2022. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

12-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the fridge in the hallway was not clean in that there was an unknown skill in the bottom drawer. Staff cleaned up the spill. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

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

23-07 · Fire Drills

The last fire drill was conducted on 7/30/2023. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 8/2023. The fire inspection was conducted on 2/22/2023. 23-7: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the Fire drill log was not maintained, in that the July 2023 fire drill was not documented on the fire drill log. Child Care Regulation observed staff writing on the fire drill log. Staff was adding the fire drill that was conducted on 7/30/2023. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Written record of fire drills must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

26-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation asked staff where the current weeks menu was. Staff showed Child Care regulation a blank menu and advised that they hand write the menu, however the menu provided was blank for the week of 7/31/2023 through 8/4/2023. During the inspection Staff created/filled out the menu for 7/31/2023 through 8/4/2023. Child Care Regulation asked where the menu get posted and staff advised that it is only posted in the kitchen. During the inspection, staff posted the created menu in the front area where the parents can see. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, such as catered food, must be listed along with the source. Daily meal and snack menus must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing purposes. Operators who participate in the USDA Food Program must keep menus in accordance with the Department of Health and USDA requirements

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

45-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 Background Screening that was expired. Child Care Regulation observed the 1 other personnel working in the kitchen. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

45-4: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 5 employees did not have documentation that the 5 year employment History checks were completed. 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.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

45-9: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the Background Screening Roster was not maintained in that there were 5 employees that were not added to the roster within 10 days of their start date and 5 employees that were not given an end date within 10 days of their last date of employments. During the inspection, staff updated the roster. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

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

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

17-1: During the previous inspection, Child Care Regulation observed a number of plants on the little playground that had sharp thorns. During the reinspection, Child Care Regulation observed a number of plants on the little playground that had sharp thorns. During the reinspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

32-3: During the previous inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that a wooden board on the inside fence was broken in half (still attached to the rest of the fence). Child Care Regulation also observed that a wooden board on the outside fence was no longer attached to the main fence at the top section on the little playground section of the fence (Child Care Regulation was able to pull the board away from the main fence). During the reinspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the wooden board on the outside fence was reattached. Child Care Regulation that a wooden board on the inside fence was broken in half (still attached to the rest of the fence) and when Child Care Regulation grabbed the broken fence board, it came off, exposing the nails. Child Care Regulation gave the broken fence piece to the director. Child Care Regulation observed two sections of the little fence that were broken in half, however they wooden boards were still attached to the main section of the fence. During the reinspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

33-6: During the previous inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 child care personnel that did not complete the 5 hour early literacy within 12 months of their child care industry start date. During the reinspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 child care personnel that did not complete the 5 hour early literacy within 12 months of their child care industry start date. Staff advised that they did not complete the early literacy training. During the reinspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-10 · Training Requirements

During the previous inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 driver did not have the transportation training. During the reinspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 driver did not have the transportation training. Staff advised that they started the Transportation Training however the transcript shows that they did not finish the training. During the reinspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Child care personnel working at a facility currently providing transportation must complete training by April 1, 2020. Documentation of training must be maintained on the training transcript in the child care personnel file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

05-04 · Transportation

5-4: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that 16 transportation log entries that were missing either the drivers signature and/or the secondary signature. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

12-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the fridge in the hallway was not clean in that there was an unknown skill in the bottom drawer. Staff cleaned up the spill. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the bathroom in the school age classroom was not clean in that there was garbage underneath the sink, in the cabinet, there was a sticky liquid inside the sink, the light switch was dirty and there were water marks from a potential spill/leak (dripping down the walls). The kitchen cabinets were sticky and there were water marks from a potential spill/leak on the cabinets. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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.

12-02 · Facility Environment

12-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the facility not in good repair in that the base board was coming off in the bathroom in the one year old classroom. Outside the school age bathroom, two floor boards have detached and were laying on the bathroom floor. Child Care Regulation observed a wooden chalk on the fence that has pieces of the wood peeling off. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

17-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed a number of plants on the little playground that had sharp thorns. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

29-02 · Health and Sanitation

29-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed a teacher not washing their hands after diaper changing in the one year old classroom. During the inspection, staff washed their hands after licensing instructed them to. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution

Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

29-03 · Health and Sanitation

29-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed a teacher not assisting children to wash their hands after eating in the infant classroom. Child Care Regulation also observed a teacher not assisting children to wash their hands after diaper changing in the one year old classroom. During the inspection, staff washed the childrens hands after licensing instructed them to. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution

Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

30-05 · Diapering

30-5: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed a teacher not sanitizing the diaper changing mat after changing a diaper in the one year old classroom. Child Care Regulation observed the teacher getting another child to change their diaper. During the inspection, staff sanitized the diaper changing mat after licensing instructed them to. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use

Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2023

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

30-06 · Diapering

30-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 diaper changing mat in the two year old room had a tear exposing the foam within. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

32-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that a wooden board on the inside fence was broken in half (still attached to the rest of the fence). Child Care Regulation also observed that a wooden board on the outside fence was no longer attached to the main fence at the top section on the little playground section of the fence (Child Care Regulation was able to pull the board away from the main fence). During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

33-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 child care personnel that did not complete the 5 hour early literacy within 12 months of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

33-9: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed, 5 employees did not have documentation that the fire extinguisher training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, All 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. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-10 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 driver did not have the transportation training. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Child care personnel working at a facility currently providing transportation must complete training by April 1, 2020. Documentation of training must be maintained on the training transcript in the child care personnel file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 5 employees that did not review the facilitys exposure plan before they started working at the facility. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.