24-22 · Food Preparation Area

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed two bags of nacho chips open and not sealed properly and a bag of soft tortillas opened and not sealed properly. During the inspection, the food items were discarded. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance,, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E: 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 Jul 19, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-07 · Training Requirements

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was no documentation on site for 2 child care personnel showing that they have completed the 10 hours of annual in-service between July 1, 2023 through Jun 30, 2024. Licensing Specialist only observed 9 hours for each employee. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted): 1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectious diseases, sudden infant death syndrome, emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, shaken baby syndrome, use of safe sleep practices, administration of medicine, emergency preparedness, and handling of hazardous materials; 2. Pediatric CPR; 3. First Aid (may be taken to meet the in-service requirement only once every two years); 4. Nutrition; 5. Child development - typical and atypical; 6. Child transportation and safety; 7. Behavior management; 8. Working with families; 9. Design and use of child-oriented space; 10. Community, health and social service resources; 11. Child abuse; 12. Child care for multilingual children; 13. Working with children with disabilities in child care; 14. Safety in outdoor play; 15. Literacy; 16. Guidance and discipline; 17. Computer technology; 18. Leadership development/program management and child care personnel supervision; 19. Age-appropriate lesson planning; 20. Homework assistance for school-age care; 21. Food safety training; 22. Developing special interest centers/spaces and environments; 23. Other course areas relating to child care or child care management; 24. Any of the online courses offered through the Departments child care website

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility was not clean, in that, in the kitchen cabinet, there was a spill on the cabinet floor that appeared the have what looked like mold. 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.

17-03 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the toddler playground did not have a shade structure. Staff advised that the shade was ripped by the weather. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were four napping mats with sleeping children in the Preschool classroom that were less than 18 inches apart. During the inspection, the napping mats were separated. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier

Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024

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

24-11 · Food Preparation Area

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the food waste garbage in the first classroom (preschool room) that did not have a tight fitted lid, in that there was no lid. Staff tried to find the lid but was unable to. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist 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.

26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the menu was not accurate in that on 3/15/2024 there was grilled cheese sandwiches, peas, and chips for lunch, however the menu stated that lunch was bean sandwich, lettuce, tomato, orange slices and pita pockets. During the inspection, staff updated the menu for 3/15/2024 by adding the substitutions. 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 Mar 15, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the outdoor equipment was not in good repair, in that a pedal was missing from the bicycle merry go round, making the wheel wiggly and a plastic picnic table was cracked in the seat and was missing plastic pieces. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

32-09 · Outdoor Equipment

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the toddler playground, a water table collected water. The water was dirty and a light green color. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations and allow for water drainage. Any open containers with water must be emptied immediately after use, i.e. pots, toys, or other equipment that collects water

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the child abuse and neglect form was not signed annually for 6 people. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist 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.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the Background Screening Clearinghouse Roster and saw that 1 person was not given an end date within 10 days of their last day of employment. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

1:4 one year olds and two year olds 1:12 (4) two year olds, (7) three year olds and (1) four year olds 3-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist was in the front office reviewing files. Licensing Specialist observed the two and three year old teacher, leave the classroom and go into the staff bathroom. Licensing Specialist went into the two year old classroom and observed that the one year old/two year old teacher was watching both classrooms from the doorway. Licensing Specialist observed that the classrooms were not in ratio in that there was 1 teacher with 16 one year olds, two year olds, and three year olds. The two year old/three year old teacher came back to the classroom, bringing the classrooms back into compliance. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, (4) 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 Nov 6, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-15 · Supervision

4-15: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a child walk out of the bathroom into the hallway without their pants or underwear pulled up. Licensing Specialist went to the child and asked if they needed help and the child said yes. Licensing Specialist called for the teacher so that they could assist the child. The teacher advised that the child was two year olds. Licensing Specialist observed that the child did not throw away their pull-up. Licensing Specialist asked the child to throw away the pull-up in the garbage and had the child wash their hands. During the inspection, the child returned to their classroom. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Children must receive supervision and care in accordance with their age and required needs and be accounted for at all times while bathing or toileting

Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-07 · Facility Environment

12-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that a one year old was in a high chair, eating. Licensing Specialist observed that the one year old was not buckled in. During the inspection, staff removed the one year old from the high chair. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. 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

Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023

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

23-09 · Fire Drills

The last fire drill documented on the fire drill log was on 9/12/2023. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 3/2024. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 3/21/2023. 23-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire drill log was not maintained in that the October 2023 fire drill was not documented on the fire drill log. Licensing Specialist advised that if they correct the non-compliances, then they can contact Licensing Specialist so that the reinspection can be completed sooner then the due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

25-02 · Meals and Snacks

25-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the one year olds food was greater than 0.5 inches in length. Licensing Specialist observed 1 one year old with a whole pizza slice and 1 one year old with a graham cracker piece. During the inspection, staff broke the food up into the appropriate size. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Foods that are associated with young childrens choking incidents must not be served to children under 4 years of age, such as, but not limited to, whole/round hot dogs, popcorn, chips, pretzel nuggets, whole grapes, nuts, cheese cubes/sticks and any food that is of similar shape and size of the trachea/windpipe. Food for infants must be cut into pieces inch or smaller, food for toddlers must be cut into pieces inch or smaller to prevent choking. This applies to all food, even food provided by parents/guardians

Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

75-70 · Violation

Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

23-12 · Fire Drills

During the inspection, Child Care Regulation conducted a fire drill. During the fire drill, Child Care Regulation asked staff if they had the emergency contacts for the children. Staff advised that the emergency contacts are in the childrens file binder on their enrollment form, however staff left the binder in the office. During the inspection, staff retrieved the childrens binder. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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 Jul 10, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-09 · Food Preparation Area

24-9: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the handwashing only sink in the kitchen had dirty dishes in the sink. During the inspection, staff removed the dirty dishes from the sink. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 5 employees that did not have documentation stating that the exposure plan was reviewed annually. 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.

43-10 · Enrollment Information

During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 8 distracted driver brochures that did not have the documentation that the custodial parent received a copy during April 2023. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

20-30 · Crib Requirements

minutes due to the child throwing herself to the ground and banging her head against the floor. The director advised that she did not want the child to hurt herself, so she put the child in the highchair. The director stated that the child gets taken out of the highchair once she has calmed down. Teacher 2 stated that the child has been placed in a highchair 1 or 2 times for 10 to 15 minutes due to the child trying to hurt other children, the teacher and herself. The child is no longer enrolled. This is being marked resolved. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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 28, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-02 · Facility Environment

12-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the facility was not in good repair in that a base board in the Two/Three year old classroom. In the kitchen one of the draws came off exposing the screws. In the front bathroom, the wall was 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.

23-05 · Fire Drills

23-5: The last fire drill was conducted on 2/17/2023. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/10/2022. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the fire extinguisher certification(s) are no longer valid in that they expired on 1/2023. 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: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

24-09 · Food Preparation Area

24-9: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed dishes in the handwashing only sink in the kitchen. During the inspection staff removed the dishes. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-22 · Food Preparation Area

During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that opened dried goods were not seals or dated in that there was 2 pretzels not dated, 2 cheese itz not sealed and dated, 1 chex mix not dated, ritz cracked not sealed or dated, animal crackers not dated, and cheerios not dated. During the inspection, the sealed food items were dated and the not sealed food was thrown away. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation 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 Mar 10, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

30-06 · Diapering

30-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the diaper mat in the VPK classroom had a tear in it, exposing the foam within. During the inspection, staff removed the diaper mat. 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 10, 2023

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

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

32-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed the outdoor equipment was not in good repair in that red riding car had plastic pieces missing, a tricycle with a basket was cracked, and the sand table was cracked in the middle. During the inspection, staff removed the broken equipment. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. 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

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023

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

32-09 · Outdoor Equipment

32-9: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed a toy storage chest on the playground that collected water. The water was a dark green in color. During the inspection, staff removed the toy storage chest from the playground. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations and allow for water drainage. Any open containers with water must be emptied immediately after use, i.e. pots, toys, or other equipment that collects water

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023

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