Every Child Can Learn Child Development Center, Inc.

2025

1. Medium riskStandard 173/7/2025

   17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-08)

   The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that the fence in the outdoor play area has a build-up of soil at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less that the minimum 4 feet in height. Additionally, the bottom of the chain length fence is not secure at the bottom that touched the ground and can be pushed out. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance during the inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. B. The outdoor area must be designed to allow child care personnel to clearly see children while playing on all equipment. C. The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures. D. Children must not come into contact with any surface or equipment which poses a burn risk. E. The facilitys outdoor play area must be fenced as required by local ordinances to prevent access by children to all water hazards within or adjacent to outdoor play areas, such as pools, ditches, retention ponds, and fish ponds. F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-07. View official inspection document (report 500683b0-ef67-45d6-b58b-ea47046ec836)

   Not corrected
2. Medium riskStandard 203/7/2025

   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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed 2 infants in a crib with bibs on. One child was sleeping the other child was awake. This poses a strangulation or suffocation risk. This was completed at the time of inspection when the child care personnel removed the bibs from the two infants. Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance during the inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 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. B. 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. C. Children must not be placed in the cribs, playpens, play yards or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. Cribs, playpens, play yards, other napping and sleeping bedding being used by a child must be placed a minimum of 18 inches away from window blinds, draperies or any window treatment/cover that pose a strangulation hazard. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-07. View official inspection document (report 500683b0-ef67-45d6-b58b-ea47046ec836)

   Not corrected