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38839 5th Ave, Zephyrhills FL 33542 · License #C06PA0297 · Center · Child Care Facility
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03-01 · Ratio Sufficient
The ratio was non - compliant: 2:1 - Infants 4:2 - 1 year old's 31:2 - 6(2year old's), 9(3 year old's), 7(4 year old's), 9(School Age) During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 31 children and 2 adults in the main room. The ages and the amount were 6( 2 year old's), 9 (3 year old's), 7(4 year old's), 9(School Age). The staff took the children to their individual classrooms which brought the ratio back in compliance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-02 · Facility Environment
12-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed at there was an area in the facility that was not in good repair in that the sink in the kitchen was leaking. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, 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.
21-13 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the infant rooms portable handwashing sink did not have any water. During the inspection, water was added to the portable sink. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H: Running water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained must be available and within reach of children using the bathroom
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 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 menu was not updated with the foods that were substituted for lunch on 9/11/2024, in that the menu stated that that they were having coleslaw and bread for lunch and the facility had green beans and tortillas instead. The menu was updated. 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 Sep 11, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-01 · Training Requirements
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was 1 child care personnel that did not complete the DCF 40 hours of introduction training within 12 months of their child care industry date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4 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. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care 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. Child care 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) Child care 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)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
40-59 · Medication
children must have two credentialed child care personnel, and so on. The licensing authority will calculate the number of credentialed personnel required based on daily attendance
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
35-12 · Communicable Disease Control
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was no documentation that the exposure plan was reviewed annually for 4 employees and there was no documentation that the exposure plan was reviewed before they started working for 1 employee. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6: 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.
40-17 · Medication
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was an expire diaper cream (Aquaphor exp 6/2024) in the three year old classroom. During the inspection, staff discarded the diaper cream. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 that there was 1 employee that did not have the documentation that the 5 year employment history verifications were 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.
46-02 · Daily Attendance
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the attendance was not accurate in the young one year old classroom in that there were 5 one year olds in the classroom and only 3 children signed in and the infant classroom attendance was inaccurate in that that there were 4 children in the classroom and 5 children signed in. Staff stated that 1 child was moved into a different classroom. The teachers corrected the attendance. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 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. A. 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 Sep 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-02 · Facility Environment
12-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that certain areas in the facility were not in good repair, in that that toilet in the hallway bathroom was not operational, the cabinet was broken in the school age bathroom, an outlet plate was cracked in the school age room, a toy bucket was cracked in the three year old room, and a plastic ride on bus had a broken handle on the toddler playground. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
13-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was spray bottles with chemicals inside were not labeled, one spray bottle in the two year old room and one spray bottle in the one year old class (back corner room). This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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 3, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
21-14 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the handwashing station in the two year old room did not have soap. During the inspection, soap was added. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Running water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained must be available and within reach of children using the bathroom
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-02 · Diapering
30-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the handwashing sink (portable) was not operational in that water did not come out when it was turned on in the infant class. During the inspection, staff added water to the portable sink. 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, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-07 · Diapering
30-7: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation also observed items not related to diaper changing being stored on the diaper changing table in the two year old classroom (cheerios, milk, paper bowls, attendance and teachers sweater. During the inspection, the items were removed, This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
45-04 · Background Screening Documents
45-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 1 employee 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.
46-02 · Daily Attendance
46-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed classroom attendance roster was not accurate in the three year old room (7 children present, 3 children signed in), and in the infant room (4 children present, 0 children signed in). During the inspection, the all the children were added to the roster. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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. 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 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
07-06 · Vehicle Requirements
During the inspection, the director advised that currently there is one transportation vehicle, a 2014 Ford E350 (A64375) that was last inspected on 5/2/2023 and is insured through Progressive Insurance with an expiration date of 7/11/2024. 7-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the one vehicle had the vehicle alarm installed, however it was non- operational in that the alarm stated that the child protective system is disabled and that the alarm did not go off. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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 walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
21-14 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 2 bathrooms in the VPK bathroom did not have paper towels by each hand washing sink. During the inspection, staff added paper towels to the two bathrooms. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Running water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained must be available and within reach of children using the bathroom
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 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 facility did not update the posted menu with the foods that were substituted for lunch. The menu stated that lunch should have been mac and cheese, peas and pears when what was served was chicken Alfredo pasta and corn. During the inspection, staff updated 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
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-02 · Diapering
30-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the handwashing sink (portable) was not operational in that water did not come out when it was turned on in the two year old class. During the inspection, staff added water to the portable sink. 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, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-01 · Training Requirements
33-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months of starting the DCF courses, exceeding 15 months. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided 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 3 employees did not have documentation that the fire extinguisher training 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.
35-12 · Communicable Disease Control
During the inspection, Child Care Regulation 2 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.
13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
13-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed chemicals accessible to the children in care, in that there was a closet that was not locked with Clorox, window cleaner and glass cleaner. During the inspection, the closet was locked. In the school age bathroom, there was disinfectant cleaner in the cabinet. During the inspection, the disinfectant was moved out of the childrens reach. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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 Aug 23, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
18-12 · Bedding and Linens
During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the bedding in the four-year-old classroom were stacked on top of each other in a basket and Child Care Regulation observed bedding touching each other on a shelf under the diaper changing table. The director advised that laundry gets done on Friday. During the inspection, the bedding was separated and stored separately. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation 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 Aug 23, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-07 · Diapering
30-7: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation also observed items not related to diaper changing being stored on the diaper changing table in the one year old classroom (bananas, sippy cups, water, plastic spoons and cheerios. Child Care Regulation observed also bedding being stored in the diaper changing area, under the diaper changing table in the two-year-old room. Child Care Regulation also observed items not related to diaper changing being stored on the diaper changing table (bananas, sippy cups, water, plastic spoons, and cheerios. During the inspection, the items were removed, This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
22-20 · Operable Phone
23 10 hours of annual in-service training. 33-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 child care personnel that did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of starting in the child care industry. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation 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 year early literacy training 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.
46-02 · Daily Attendance
46-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed classroom attendance roster was not accurate in the four-year-old room (17 children present, 8 children signed in), and in the one year old room (6 children present, 4 children signed in). During the inspection, the all the children were added to the roster. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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. 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 Aug 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-06 · Diapering
30-6: : During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the diaper changing mat in the old two year old class and in the hallway diaper changing area had a tear in it, exposing the foam within. 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
39-4: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 5 accident/incident reports that were not signed by the custodial parent on the same day that the incident occurred. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
46-07 · Daily Attendance
46-7: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the old two year old classroom did not have an attendance roster in the classroom. Staff advised that they left their attendance outside. During the inspection, someone brought the attendance to the classroom. 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 May 8, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-09 · Facility Environment
During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 3 roaches, dead, in the kitchen (1 dead in the freezer, 1 dead in the bottom cabinet, 1 dead in the top cabinet). During time of inspection staff cleaned up the dead roaches and threw them in the garbage
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
44-04 · Technical assistance was given per CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C TA- C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel
During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed the facility did not have documentation to show 1 childcare personnel had a current Child Abuse/Neglect Mandatory Reporting Requirements form
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
20-06 · Crib Requirements
Child Care Licensing observed a 10-month-old sleeping in a crib with a blanket, bottle and pacifier during time of inspection. TA provided regarding sleeping practices for infants that eliminates any strangulation/suffocation hazards. There should be nothing in the crib with the child during napping/sleeping. The blanket, bottle and pacifier were all removed from the crib at the time of the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
05-04 · Transportation
5-4: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 6 transportation logs entries that were missing either the time off the vehicle or the secondary signature between 10/7/2022-1/4/2023. 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.
12-09 · Facility Environment
12-9: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed roaches, dead and alive, in the kitchen (2 alive on the refrigerator, 2 dead on the floor, 4 alive in the cabinets and 2 dead in the cabinets). During the inspection, staff killed the roaches and threw them in the garbage. 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.
12-18 · Facility Environment
During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed outlets not covered in multiple classrooms (3 in VPK, 2 in the one year old room, and 3 in the three year old room). During the inspection, staff covered the outlets. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-03 · Diapering
30-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 6 sippy cups in the handwashing only sink in the One year old classroom. During the inspection, staff removed the sippy cups. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 training within 12 months of their child care industry 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.
44-04 · Personnel Records
During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 17 employees. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation monitored 17 of the 17 employee records. 44-4: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 employee that did not sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.