Tender Touch Learning Center LLC

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)

An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The outdoor fence had a missing board and was observed to not be in good repair. Technical assistance given: CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A7.6 Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements A. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. B. Tubs, buckets, and other open containers of water should be emptied immediately after use. C. The outdoor play areas must be enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. The fence must not prevent the supervision of children. Due: 3/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-18. View official inspection document (report 066aac35-5b55-4a39-807c-f770610675c5)

05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (05-04)

The facility's transportation log did not include [Departure location, Destination, Time of Departure, and Time of Arrival]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments: A new/blank Transportation Log was obtained and completed with all required elements, which also made it easy to distinguish which children were marked on/off the vehicle. Technical support was provided. 2.5.2 Transportation Log 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). 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-05. View official inspection document (report be92afeb-e794-4d15-aade-1da62cb19d88)

08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (08-03)

The facility's use of seat belts was not age appropriate for children being transported who required safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 General Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed JA pull up to the CCF in the CCF van. She got three younger looking children off the van and took them inside the CCF. LS observed TA take two booster seats from the floorboard and place them on the front seat while conducting a visual sweep of the van. She said the children were sitting in them while being transported to the CCF. However, she couldn't explain why they were on the floorboard. Three children (two 1 y/o's and a 3 y/o) were transported in the child care facility (CCF) van without being placed in the required/appropriate safety restraint/car seats. Four appropriate car seats were purchased the same day to transport children (1 - 3 y/o's); in addition to three booster seats for 4 y/o's. Technical support was provided (also regarding the proper way to secure the car seats on the van seat and expiration dates of the car seats). 2.5.5 Seat Belt/Child Restraints Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained (in the vehicle and/or on file). Child safety restraint must be replaced if they have been recalled, are past the manufacturers date of use expiration date, or have been involved in a crash that meets the U.S. Department of Transportation crash severity criteria or the manufacturers criteria for replacement of restraints after a crash, as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated. A. Children aged birth to one year old must be secured in a rear-facing car safety seat. B. Children aged one through 3 years, such restraint device must be a separate carrier or a vehicle built-in child seat. C. Children aged 4 years, a separate carrier, a vehicle built-in child seat, or a child booster seat must be used with appropriate seat belt. D. Children aged 5 years and older must be in seat belts. 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored 11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Not Monitored 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Not Monitored 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-05. View official inspection document (report be92afeb-e794-4d15-aade-1da62cb19d88)