First United Methodist Preschool

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-09)

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel signed updated Attestation of Good Moral Character (July 2024). • Due: 12/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 58e0848d-2932-4f79-9c7f-cbcdf1f56251)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-09)

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider updated the Clearinghouse. • Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-21. View official inspection document (report ae9fc82d-d9d6-4162-b6a9-2be76c6bf3cb)

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 Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the Child Care Personnel must sign CF FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements annually. Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 16. • Due: 9/20/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-21. View official inspection document (report ae9fc82d-d9d6-4162-b6a9-2be76c6bf3cb)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-08)

Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof of in-service hours on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that in-service training is documented on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. Due: 9/20/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-21. View official inspection document (report ae9fc82d-d9d6-4162-b6a9-2be76c6bf3cb)

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: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not start the required DCF 40-hour training within 90 days of employment in the industry. The staff started DCF training late and was beyond the 90-day period. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that staff have 90-days from their employment/industry start date to begin DCF training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-11. View official inspection document (report 97c509f8-a3cf-4e74-b593-6128474f48c6)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-09)

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were several staff who were no longer employed who were not removed from the roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. Additionally, the provider was reminded that the facility now has 5 days to add or remove staff from the roster in the Clearinghouse. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-11. View official inspection document (report 97c509f8-a3cf-4e74-b593-6128474f48c6)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-07)

Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a 90-day break in service and was not rescreened prior to employment. Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission through the Clearinghouse prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance specific to this standard is notated on the supplemental. Due: 5/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-11. View official inspection document (report 97c509f8-a3cf-4e74-b593-6128474f48c6)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-03)

The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a Supplement to the Child Care Facility form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-11. View official inspection document (report 97c509f8-a3cf-4e74-b593-6128474f48c6)

44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-02)

Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 17 staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have an employment application in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-11. View official inspection document (report 97c509f8-a3cf-4e74-b593-6128474f48c6)

35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (35-12)

The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of training on the facilitys exposure plan. Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-11. View official inspection document (report 97c509f8-a3cf-4e74-b593-6128474f48c6)

32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-04)

Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the months of June 2024 through July 2024, September 2024 through December 2024 and February 2025 - current. The only documented inspections were completed in 4/28/24, 5/22/24, 8/30/24 & 1/6/25. Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing. TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-11. View official inspection document (report 97c509f8-a3cf-4e74-b593-6128474f48c6)

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 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor and outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-11. View official inspection document (report 97c509f8-a3cf-4e74-b593-6128474f48c6)

13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-03)

Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Comments: At the time of the inspection the specialist observed that the cleaning products although on a shelf; are not in a locked cabinet. The cabinet has a curtain instead of a door. TA was given to remove cleaning products and place them in a locked cabinet or on a shelf that is unattainable even with the use of a chair by a child. The provider has until the due date to correct this and return to compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-13. View official inspection document (report 4f77b9b6-3707-4936-a420-b9a6498ac522)

12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-01)

Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments: At the time of the inspection the specialist observed that the large vent in each classroom and the bathrooms were in need of dusting. The vents were completely covered in dust. The provider has until the due date to have someone clean the vents to return into compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-13. View official inspection document (report 4f77b9b6-3707-4936-a420-b9a6498ac522)