Intercoastal KinderCare

03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (03-01)

A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [9] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed the following ratios: Infants A: 7 children to 2 staff Infants B: 8 children to 2 staff Ones: 9 children to 1 staff Twos: 21 children to 2 staff Threes: 13 children to 1 staff VPK: 17 children to 1 staff Additional staff present Licensing Specialist observed 9 children to 1 staff in the toddler (one-year-old) classroom at naptime. CCF Handbook states the following: 2.2 Minimum Age Requirements Child care personnel of at least 21 years of age must be in charge of the program and must be on the premises at all times during operating hours. 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. 2.4 Supervision 2.4.2 Nap time Supervision During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct supervision at all times. Corrective action: Director had staff member return from lunch break. This standard was brought into compliance during inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-14. View official inspection document (report d1227efa-70d8-43e8-9987-53a11b8fe17c)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-01)

Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed one employee (MU) missing personnel records. Provider could not locate personnel file during inspection. Technical assistance was provided from the CCF Handbook: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. D. Copies of training information and credentials as applicable. E. For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or another form containing the same elements of the physician certification, granting medical approval to operate the vehicle, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures, and background screening must also be maintained in the drivers personnel file. F. Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. Due: 9/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-17. View official inspection document (report 67097eb6-e9dc-4495-8dce-27fa9ad9cdd8)

43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (43-02)

The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed 12 children files missing an enrollment form. Technical assistance was provided from the CCF Handbook: 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF-FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the licensing authority or on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A. Enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority. B. The enrollment information shall include, in writing, permission for the facility to release the child to any person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized by the custodial parent or legal guardians. The name, address, and phone number of authorized persons must be in the enrollment information. C. There shall be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the child care facility has provided them with the following information: 1. The Departments child care facility brochure, CF/PI 175-24, Know Your Child Care Facility, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(m), F.A.C. This brochure may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Local licensing agencies may use an equivalent brochure approved by the Department. 2. The child care facilitys written disciplinary and expulsion policies. 3. The child care facilitys food and nutrition policies that includes language on food safety and food allergens. 4. Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. To assist providers, the Department developed a brochure, CF/PI 175-70, 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. 5. 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 . D. Enrollment information shall include parental/guardian consent for child care personnel to have access to childs records. Due: 9/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-17. View official inspection document (report 67097eb6-e9dc-4495-8dce-27fa9ad9cdd8)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)

Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed one staff member training transcript during inspection that had not begun the 40 hours introductory childcare training courses within 90 days of employment. Staff member (AW) started in the industry and became employed on 5/20/2025. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the CCF Handbook: 4 Training 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 child Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 40 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. Corrective action: Staff member began the 40 hours introductory childcare training courses during inspection. Therefore, this standard was completed at time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-17. View official inspection document (report 67097eb6-e9dc-4495-8dce-27fa9ad9cdd8)

18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (18-12)

Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed linens and blankets not stored in a sanitary manner. Licensing Specialist observed some blankets and sheets touching each other that were stacked in between each cot. Technical assistance was provided from the CCF Handbook: 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens G. 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. H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets. Corrective action: Provider had staff to remove linen and blanket and place in child's cubby. Provider advise she will purchase large bags and have items stored in sealed bags between cots moving forward. Moving the linen and blankets to the cubbies for now, brought this standard into compliance. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-17. View official inspection document (report 67097eb6-e9dc-4495-8dce-27fa9ad9cdd8)

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-01)

The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed the exit doors from the classrooms to the playground with rusted doors and peeling paint. Licensing Specialist observed the infant/toddler playground to be missing shade structure. Technical assistance was provided from the CCF Handbook. 3.5 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 and a half 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. Due: 9/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-17. View official inspection document (report 67097eb6-e9dc-4495-8dce-27fa9ad9cdd8)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-19)

Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed a trash bag of food from the previous day on the playground at the two-year-old exit door. Technical assistance was provided from the CCF Handbook: 3 Physical Environment 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements 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 month. Corrective action: Provider had staff remove trash bag and taken to dumpster. The standard was brought into compliance. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-17. View official inspection document (report 67097eb6-e9dc-4495-8dce-27fa9ad9cdd8)

43. (43-02)

The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed eight student files missing an enrollment application form. Technical assistance provided from CCF Handbook: 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF- FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the licensing authority or on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A. Enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority. B. The enrollment information shall include, in writing, permission for the facility to release the child to any person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized by the custodial parent or legal guardians. The name, address, and phone number of authorized persons must be in the enrollment information. C. There shall be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the child care facility has provided them with the following information: 1. The Departments child care facility brochure, CF/PI 175-24, Know Your Child Care Facility, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(m), F.A.C. This brochure may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Local licensing agencies may use an equivalent brochure approved by the Department. 2. The child care facilitys written disciplinary and expulsion policies. 3. The child care facilitys food and nutrition policies that includes language on food safety and food allergens. 4. Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. To assist providers, the Department developed a brochure, CF/PI 175-70, 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. 5. 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 . D. Enrollment information shall include parental/guardian consent for child care personnel to have access to childs records. Corrective Action: Provider to submit completed enrollment forms via email. Compliance Comments Licensing Specialist reviewed 12 staff records. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-19. View official inspection document (report 4b8bb126-3662-4c69-8820-a3c3e94a7987)

04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (04-01)

Supervision of children in the [VPK] group was inadequate in that [teacher allowed child to leave classroom without supervision]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed a child walking out of the VPK alone to go to the Fours Classroom. Both classrooms are on opposite sides of the main lobby area. Licensing Specialist observed the teacher opening the classroom door to watch child walk the hall unattended through parents arriving in the lobby. Licensing Specialist made Director aware of transfer of child during inspection. Technical assistance provided from CCF Handbook: 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. C. Supervision standards apply at all times away from the child care facility, including during field trips, outdoor play, and when picking up or dropping off children at designated locations, such as bus stops, school, or a childs home. For school-age children, personnel must know where the children are and what they are doing at all times and capable of responding to emergencies including when children are separated from their group. D. At all times, lighting must allow child care personnel to see and supervise children while in care. E. A program is responsible for the supervision of a child until an authorized individual retrieves the child from the program. A child shall not be released to any person other than the person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized in writing by the custodial parent or legal guardians. All individuals authorized to pick up a child must be identified in writing prior to release by the custodial parent or legal guardian to the program, and the program must verify the individual picking up the child is authorized by using a picture form of identification. Each child transported must be dropped at the designated Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 13 location as agreed upon by the provider and the custodial parent/legal guardian and released to an authorized individual. Corrective Action: Director verified child made it to the four-year-old classroom and that child was signed in on the roster. Director advised that the mother dropped child off to the other classroom by mistake. Director spoke with both teachers and advised them to keep children with them until someone is available to transition. This standard was brought in compliance at time of inspection. Not Applicable Comments No transportation provided. Technical Assistance Regarding Transportation and Vehicle Requirements for Child Care Facilities Prior to transporting children, the facility must be approved by the Department to offer transportation services. Transportation services will be approved if the conditions set forth in parts 2.5.1, 2.5.4., 2.5.5., and 4.2.6., of the Child Care Facility Handbook are met. Pursuant to 402.305(10)4(b), Florida Statutes, child care facilities are required to install an alarm system in each vehicle used by the facility or home to transport children by January 9, 2022. Alongside the alarm requirements, child care providers are required to continue conducting physical and visual sweeps of the vehicle and maintaining a log. Please visit the child care website at: www.myflfamilies.com/childcare then click on Child Care Alarms for Transportation for more information or contact your licensing specialist. Bus Alarm: Pursuant to Senate Bill 252, child care facilities and large family child care homes are required to install an alarm system in each vehicle used by the facility or home to transport children by Jan. 1, 2022. Alongside the alarm requirements, child care providers are required to continue conducting physical and visual sweeps of the vehicle and maintaining a log. Please visit the child care website at: www.myflfamilies.com/childcare then click on Child Care Alarms for Transportation for more information or contact your licensing specialist. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-19. View official inspection document (report 4b8bb126-3662-4c69-8820-a3c3e94a7987)

12. (12-07)

A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist conducted a fire drill during inspection. The monitoring station was called, and system was put into test position to conduct fire drill. Licensing Specialist and Director made a sweep of the building and proceeded to gather attendance. Licensing Specialist observed the alarm shut off before drill was completed. Licensing Specialist observed classrooms returning inside building due to alarm sound not alarming. Director and Licensing Specialist returned inside the center to reset alarm and activate another fire drill. Licensing Specialist observed alarm system shut off before swept and children counts were acquired. Director advised Licensing Specialist that teachers know to come back in the building when alarm sound is shut off. Licensing Specialist observed the ceiling tiles wet in the hallway above the fire monitoring system. Provider advised Licensing Specialist that power went out earlier today. Maintenace personnel arrived to examine water leak and replace ceiling tiles. Director called Management to report monitoring system not working properly. Management advised Director to call alarm company to examine and troubleshoot the current system. The alarm panel was reading the system was DISARMED and wouldn't allow Director to reset. The fire alarm system is not working properly. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 3 Physical Environment 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements 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. B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. Corrective Action: Provider is to contact an alarm company to evaluate and troubleshoot the existing alarm system. Provider is to contact Licensing Specialist to return and administer a successful fire drill, once repairs are made. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-19. View official inspection document (report 4b8bb126-3662-4c69-8820-a3c3e94a7987)

24. (24-17)

Food containers were not stored above the floor on clean surfaces to protect from splash and other contamination. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed several boxes containing food items on floor in food storage area. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Facilities choosing to prepare food must have a designated space for food storage within the designated food preparation area or in a room not calculated as part of indoor floor space, and in an area not used for diapering. Off-site food storage is permissible only if the site of storage is a licensed child care facility under the same ownership that includes a food preparation area that meets licensing standards. A. Food containers, such as cans, plastic containers, boxes and bags must be stored above the floor on clean surfaces protected from splash and other contamination. Corrective Action: Director removed boxes of food items from the floor and put on nearby cart. This was completed at time of inspection. Compliance Comments All meals and snacks provided on-site by staff. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-19. View official inspection document (report 4b8bb126-3662-4c69-8820-a3c3e94a7987)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: Licensing Specialist observed two childcare personnel who did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within a year of service. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 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 child Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 40 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. Corrective Action: Both employees were terminated during inspection. This was completed at time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-19. View official inspection document (report 4b8bb126-3662-4c69-8820-a3c3e94a7987)

41. (41-01)

Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewed all (99) children files for all children enrolled. Licensing Specialist observed eight immunization records missing and two records expired. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, (DH 68)0, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 60 documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. Corrective Action: Provider can send updated records via email. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 5/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-19. View official inspection document (report 4b8bb126-3662-4c69-8820-a3c3e94a7987)

42. (42-01)

Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist reviewed all (99) children files for all children enrolled. Licensing Specialist observed five student records missing a Student Health Examination form within 30 days of enrollment. Technical assistance provided from the CCF Handbook: 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. Corrective Action: Provider is to submit Student Health Examination forms for via email. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-19. View official inspection document (report 4b8bb126-3662-4c69-8820-a3c3e94a7987)

17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-02)

The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed an exposed electrical box on the playground area near attached to the building. The box was missing a cover which allowed the wires to be exposed. Technical assistance was provided from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Corrective Action: Licensing Specialist advised provider to cover electrical box with temporary covering until missing panel could be replaced. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-24. View official inspection document (report 67eeda7d-0adf-498e-9266-85ba8a619160)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-04)

The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed one staff member (PG) without an updated Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Form signed annually. Technical assistance was provided from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 7.4 Personnel Records C. 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Corrective Action: Provider had staff member complete an updated form during inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-24. View official inspection document (report 67eeda7d-0adf-498e-9266-85ba8a619160)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)

Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed one staff member (PG) with an industry and employment date of 2/6/2023, working with children and have not completed the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Technical assistance provided from the Child Care Facility Handbook: 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations, Health, Safety and Nutrition, Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Growth and Development, Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours) or Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours) Corrective Action: Employee must retake and pass courses within 30-days. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-24. View official inspection document (report 67eeda7d-0adf-498e-9266-85ba8a619160)

03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (03-01)

A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [20 (12: 2 year olds, 2: 3year olds, 6: 4 year olds)] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [20 (12: 2 year olds, 2: 3year olds, 6: 4 year olds)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed the following ratio during walkthrough: Ones: 12 children to 2 staff Infants: 12 children to 3 staff Fours: 20 children to 1 staff VPK: 21 children to 1 staff Twos: 16 children to 1 staff During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed three classrooms in noncompliance. Licensing Specialist observed the four-year-old classroom with 20 children (12: 2-year-olds, 2: 3-year-olds, 6: 4-year-olds) to one child care personnel, where as a ratio of 2 child care personnel are required. Licensing Specialist observed the VPK classroom with 21 children (3: 2-year-olds, 2: 3-year-olds, 12: 4-year-olds, 4: 5-year-olds) to one child care personnel, where as a ratio of 2 child care personnel are required. Licensing Specialist observed the two-year-old classroom with 16 children (12: 2-year-olds, 3: 3-year-olds) to one child care personnel, where as a ratio of 2 child care personnel are required. Completed at time of inspection when additional staff arrived from another facility and took the two-year-olds into another classroom along with the director. Technical assistance was provided from Florida Statues which states the following: S402.305(4) F.S. (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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-24. View official inspection document (report 67eeda7d-0adf-498e-9266-85ba8a619160)