23-02 · Fire Drills

The last fire drill was conducted on 2/4/2025. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 5/2025. 23-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have an approved fire inspection, in that the last approved fire inspection was conducted on 2/14/2024. A fire inspection was conducted on 2/24/2025, however the fire inspection had a non-compliance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A 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: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

25-17 · Meals and Snacks

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the package of pancakes in the freezer opened and not dated. The director disposed of the pancakes putting this back into compliance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food Safety - 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 Nov 13, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-09 · Facility Environment

12-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a number of live roaches in the cafeteria. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Child Care Facility 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.

47-01 · Access/Child Safety

47-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the recorded video from the 8/9/2024 incident. Licensing Specialist observed the teacher walk over the child and pull the child up by their hand/wrist. The child drops her weight down while pulling away from the teacher. Licensing Specialist observed that childs flex outward as the teacher continues to hold the childs hand/wrist. The teacher led the child to the diaper changing table. When the kids were sitting down for snack, the child stated that her arm hurt. The teacher gave the child some ice and the office staff called the parents. The parents came and took the child to the doctor. The doctor stated that the child had Nursemaid Elbow due to the teacher pulling the childs hand/wrist. The child was moved into a different classroom with a new teacher and an incident report was created for the incident. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C: Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024

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

47-01 · Access/Child Safety

On 3/25/2024, Licensing Specialist watched the playground cameras from 4/12/2024 and observed three classrooms outside on the largest playground with 3 teachers and 27 children, two-year-olds, three year olds and four year olds. From 10:25:40 to 10:29:40 (camera time stamp) child 1 and child 2 are playing together by throwing their shoes. At 10:28:50 child 1 threw a shoe and accidently hit teacher #1 in the head. At 10:32:25 teacher #1 took off her shoe and threw it at child #2 and hit him in the head (the shoe was not thrown hard). Child #2 grabbed the back of their head. The director advised that teacher #1 was terminated and reported the incident to Licensing and the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline. The is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Acts or omissions that meet the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, F.S. or Chapter 827, F.S., constitute a violation of the standards is section 402.301- .319, F.S., and will support imposition of a sanction, as provided in Section 402.310, F.S

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

1:4 infant 2:12 one year olds 1:11 two year olds 1:15 three year olds and four year olds 1:12 four year olds and five year olds 1:11 four year olds and five year olds 3-01: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed the cameras of the playground on 3/8/2024 and observed that at 10:00 am there were two classrooms outside on the playground with 2 teachers and 19 children (18 three year olds and 1 four year old). At 10:04:10 am EG goes inside leaving MG out of ratio outside with 1 teacher and 19 three year olds and a four year old (18 three year olds and 1 four year old). At 10:07:29 EG came back outside, being the outdoor classes back into compliance. At 10:08:20 MG went inside leaving EG out of ratio outside with 1 teacher and 19 three year olds and a four year old (18 three year olds and 1 four year old). At 10:10:05 the Blue Room came outside with 10 two year olds and 1 teacher, EO. There is now a ratio of 2 teachers and 29 children (10 two year olds, 18 three year olds and 1 four year old). The majority of the children are three year olds making the ratio 1:15. This bring the outdoor classrooms into compliance. At 10:24:20 EO went inside. At 10:25:21 one child and MG went inside leaving EG out of ratio outside with 1 teacher and 28 children (10 two year olds, 17 three year olds and 1 four year old). At 10:27:48 MG came back outside with the one child. There is now a ratio of 2 teachers and 29 children (10 two year olds, 18 three year olds and 1 four year old). The majority of the children are three year olds making the ratio 1:15. At 10:29:08 EO came back outside. This is being marked resolved. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group

Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

09-06 · Planned Activities

9-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that electronic media was being used in the one year old classroom (Peach room) via a mounted TV. During the inspection, the TV was changed to a black screen with music playing. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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 Oct 25, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

18-12 · Bedding and Linens

During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed the bedding was touching in the one year old classroom (Green Room), in that the sheets and blankets were put onto the cots and then the cots were leaning against one another, causing the bedding to touch. During the inspection the cots were separated. 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 Oct 25, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 that 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, 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.

33-06 · 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 start date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Child 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.

06-01 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

The director advised that there is 1 driver. Driver 1s license will expire on 3/10/2024, physical was conducted on 5/11/2022, the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 11/30/2024 and the driver 1 has completed the transportation training. 6-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the 1 drivers annual physical was last conducted on 5/11/2022. Staff advised that it was not renewed. 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.

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, 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

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 2 classrooms did not have their attendance roster, the Pink room was in the lunch room and the teacher advised that the attendance roster was in their classroom, the Red/White room was outside and the teacher advised that the attendance roster was in their classroom. During the inspection, the staff member collected their attendance rosters. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. 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

Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

20-04 · Crib Requirements

20-4: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that 1 infant had their arms restrained in a swaddle. Staff advised that they do not have a doctors note. During the inspection, the swaddle was removed this is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, When napping or sleeping, young infants who are not able to roll over must be positioned on their backs and on a firm surface to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, unless an alternate position is authorized by a physician. Sleep sacks that fit according to manufacturers recommendations, do not restrict the infants arms, and will not slide up around the infants face may be used for the comfort of the sleeping infant; however, swaddling shall not be used unless authorized in writing by the childs physician. Written documentation of a physicians authorization must be on file at the facility. Documentation must include the childs name, childs date of birth, description of sleep position required, instructions for the use of any equipment needed, and length of time authorization is valid

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-05 · Fire Drills

The last fire drill was conducted on 1/25/2023. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 6/2023. 23-5: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the vehicle fire extinguisher did not have a tag. Staff advised that the tag came off and they cannot find it. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

24-11 · Food Preparation Area

During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the kitchen garbage did not have a tight fitted lid. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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.

30-07 · Diapering

30-7: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed items not related to diaper changing (valentines and food) were being stored under the diaper changing table in the pink classroom. During the inspection, staff removed the times from the diaper changing table. 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 Feb 13, 2023

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

33-01 · Training Requirements

33-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months of starting the child care industry, exceeding 15 months. 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 did not have the 5 hours of early literacy training with 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.