Oakleaf Preschool & Childcare Inc. Dba The Goddard School

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-03)

The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: Refer to the supplemental for the staff member hired 9-15-25, did not begin the required training until 2-17-26. Item corrected at the time of inspection as the staff member began training late. 4.1 Beginning Training 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 childcare 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. Compliance Comments The Department of Children and Families in partnership with the Office of Early Learning is launching the Trauma Endorsement in July 2019. To earn the endorsement, you must have an active Director Credential and successfully complete the following courses: Online 5-hour DCF Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Professionals and Instructor-led 40-hour DCF Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Program Directors. To learn more about these courses, go to View official inspection document You may also contact your local Training Coordinator for Circuit 4, or the Child Care Training Information Center toll-free at 1-888-352-2842. Scholarships are available through T.E.A.C.H. who may be contacted toll-free at 1-877-FL TEACH (358-3224). the scholarship is not guaranteed and that one of the eligibility criteria is that the individuals Director Credential is due for renewal in the upcoming year. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-26. View official inspection document (report 53c3bcbd-e129-451b-867b-3c821ef82019)

20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (20-06)

Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Comments: During onsite inspection specialist observed several items that posed a threat to the children in care. Specialist observed infants sleeping in cribs with blankets, another child was sleeping in a bouncy chair that was placed in a crib. The child also had a blanket. Another child was observed sleeping in a bouncy in the carpet area while another infant was observed laying on the carpet with a blanket and a bib on while the bib was over the child's face. Item was corrected at the time of inspection as staff members removed infants from bouncy chairs, removed blankets and bibs. Even though item was corrected onsite specialist recommends that staff who work directly with infants re-take safe sleep as a refresh and a staff meeting be held reminding the staff what items can and can not be in the crib for safe sleeping for infants. A copy of the meeting notes is to be provided to the specialist. 3.6.4 Safe Sleep A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-01. View official inspection document (report 0dff77ae-313a-4ede-900c-564b2522bffd)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-09)

The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Comments: Refer to the supplemental for the staff who did not complete the required training within the 30 days of hire 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record. In service hours monitored for all staff for the fiscal year. Flu and Distracted adult monitored for August and September. Compliance Comments The Department of Children and Families in partnership with the Office of Early Learning is launching the Trauma Endorsement in July 2019. To earn the endorsement, you must have an active Director Credential and successfully complete the following courses: Online 5-hour DCF Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Professionals and Instructor-led 40-hour DCF Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Program Directors. To learn more about these courses, go to View official inspection document You may also contact your local Training Coordinator for Circuit 4, Vanessa Williams at (904) 632-3199, or the Child Care Training Information Center toll-free at 1-888-352-2842. Scholarships are available through T.E.A.C.H. who may be contacted toll-free at 1-877- FL TEACH (358-3224). the scholarship is not guaranteed and that one of the eligibility criteria is that the individuals Director Credential is due for renewal in the upcoming year. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-14. View official inspection document (report a2837231-1d0f-4ec6-b8fc-e19d12211a48)