05-04 · Transportation

5-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a number of transportation log entries were missing the time on the vehicle or the time off the vehicle. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 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: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

13-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was hazards accessible to the children in the VPK classroom, in that there was Bloom Greens and Superfood Supplements, Aqueon Water Conditioner, Safe Start Plus Aquariums, and Epson printer ink (x4). All the items say keep out of reach of children. During the inspection, the items were moved and were no longer accessible to the children in care. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

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

23-08 · Fire Drills

The annual fire inspection was conducted on 9/5/2024. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 1/2026. 23-8: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire drill log did not have a fire drill (or emergency drill) documented on the log for April 2025. The director advised that the last fire drill was conducted on 4/24/2025. During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted with the Licensing Specialist. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a 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. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

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

24-11 · Food Preparation Area

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the food waste garbage in the two year old classroom did not have a lid. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8 Leak-proof, non-absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

41-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 3 childrens files that had a expired immunization. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

42-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was 1 childs file that did not have a physical on file within 30 days of there enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed the background Screening Clearinghouse Roster. Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: The Background Screening Clearinghouse will generate e-mails and send you, the provider, a reminder at 60, 30, and 21 days prior to the retention date expiration. Please note, you will only receive that notification for the staff that are on your facility/home roster. Please keep your roster current in the Clearinghouse to avoid confusion on expiration dates, or unwanted notifications. 45-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the background screening employee/contractor roster was not maintained in that there were 5 employees that were not given an end date within 10 days of their last day of employment. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

46-03 · Daily Attendance

46-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 11 children in the VPK class, however there were 0 children signed in on the attendance. During the inspection, staff signed the children in. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

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

24-13 · Food Preparation Area

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the cook was preparing food without a head cover. During the inspection the cook put on a hair net. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with readyto- eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: The Background Screening Clearinghouse will generate e-mails and send you, the provider, a reminder at 60, 30, and 21 days prior to the retention date expiration. Please note, you will only receive that notification for the staff that are on your facility/home roster. Please keep your roster current in the Clearinghouse to avoid confusion on expiration dates, or unwanted notifications. 45-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 5 employees did not have documentation that the 5 year employment history was conducted. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.