Auburndale Little Hounds Childcare

42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-02)

The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired medical physical. The form was last dated 9/27/2023. The child started at the facility in the fall on 8/11/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical on file on the required form by the due date. Compliance Comments Specialist reviewed all enrolled 19 childrens files. Due: 1/2/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-05. View official inspection document (report 254757dd-0fbf-432a-97d6-3305b0d55516)

42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a medical physical on file on the required form, DH Form 3040. In the childs file was a letter from a chiropractic office stating the current state of the childs health. The child started at the facility on 8/13/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical on file on the required form by the due date. Due: 1/2/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-05. View official inspection document (report 254757dd-0fbf-432a-97d6-3305b0d55516)

41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)

The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplementals Immunization record and it was expired as of 10/13/2025. The child started at the facility on 8/11/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record by the due date. Due: 1/2/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-05. View official inspection document (report 254757dd-0fbf-432a-97d6-3305b0d55516)

31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (31-01)

Toys, equipment and/or furnishings available to the children in care were not age appropriate in that [a sensory bin containing multi colored pom pom circular items used for art that were various sizes of medium and large shaped that were not age appropriate for the children present causing a possible choking hazard]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the mixed class of one and two year old children a sensory bin containing multi colored pom pom circular items used for art that were various sizes of medium and large shaped that were not age appropriate for the children present causing a possible choking hazard to children in care. The staff removed the small circular items in the sensory bin at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the items are removed from the sensory bin and indoor equipment in classrooms are age appropriate for the children present. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-05. View official inspection document (report 254757dd-0fbf-432a-97d6-3305b0d55516)

33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-07)

Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete in service hours for the year 7/1/2024-6/30/2025. The personnel also did not complete document training courses completed on the required log. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel make up 10 hours of in service training by the due date. Due: 9/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-11. View official inspection document (report dc34e605-6527-49c7-beed-99ca0a4159f9)

23. (23-01)

The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of an approved annual fire inspection. The provider advised that they asked the inspector to come on site on todays date. As of todays date the facility does not have a fire inspection completed. The previous fire inspection was completed on 6/8/2024. The fire inspector arrived on site towards the end of the inspection and conducted an inspection and documented the approval on the fire inspection form at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has an approved annual fire inspection completed and documented on file for Licensing to review. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on __5/9/2025___________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on ___5/22/2025__________ and a weather drill conducted on ____4/11/2025_____. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on _April_ 2025. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of a DCF Licensing counselor utilizing the facilitys approved fire system. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-11. View official inspection document (report dc34e605-6527-49c7-beed-99ca0a4159f9)

46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-07)

The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the two and three year old classroom had seven children enrolled on the roster but only 6 children present, also, the one year old classroom had not roster].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the two and three year old classroom had seven children enrolled on the roster but only 6 children present. The staff explained that one child moved to another classroom. The specialist explained that attendance must follow the children and encouraged the staff to sign the child out on the roster and note the child transferred classrooms. Also, in the one year old classroom, while specialist was walking the classroom, observed the attendance not completed. While conducting ratio the one year old classroom was on the playground. When walking the classroom, the attendance roster was still not completed. The specialist asked the staff to complete attendance for all children present in the classroom. The staff immediately completed the attendance roster at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the attendance follows the children in that classroom rosters accurately account for all children present. ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-11. View official inspection document (report 65f6f38e-7618-46f2-bab2-d47e038d44c2)

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 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplementals exposure plan training was not completed annually. The training was last completed on 3/18/24. The specialist reminded the provider that the training must be completed annually. The provider had the staff complete the training immediately at time of inspection and placed on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete exposure plan training initially and annually. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-11. View official inspection document (report 65f6f38e-7618-46f2-bab2-d47e038d44c2)

13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-01)

A potentially harmful item, [Mr. Clean and water], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a spray bottle on the diapering station storing a green solution. The specialist asked the provider what the solution was, the staff replied, Mr. Clean and water. The specialist asked the staff to label the spray bottle with the name of the disinfectant at time of inspection. The staff immediately labeled the spray bottle. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles storing potentially hazardous material are labeled with the item name at all times. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-11. View official inspection document (report 65f6f38e-7618-46f2-bab2-d47e038d44c2)

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 [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completed fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the training is completed and documented on file by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-12. View official inspection document (report 41d07d75-b6f5-40db-954a-3e8839657365)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-04)

An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to verify past employment for the past five years for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. TA was provided to ensure that the provider verifies all employment history within the past five years and documents verification on file by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-12. View official inspection document (report 41d07d75-b6f5-40db-954a-3e8839657365)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-02)

Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a background screening on file. The staff was observed with another child care personnel at time of inspection who has background screening clearance and provider is aware that the staff needs a current background screening on file granting clearance to work in the child care industry. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel has a background screening on file by the due date. Due: 12/12/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-12. View official inspection document (report 41d07d75-b6f5-40db-954a-3e8839657365)

41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)

The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization record on file. The Immunization record was expired as of 11/6/2024. The child was enrolled and has been attending the facility since 10/4/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-12. View official inspection document (report 41d07d75-b6f5-40db-954a-3e8839657365)

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 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completed exposure plan training provided by the facility prior to starting work at the facility. The provider had the staff review the training document at time of inspection and document training was completed at time of inspection on todays date. TA was provided to ensure that the exposure plan training is completed and documented on file initially and annually for child care personnel. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-12. View official inspection document (report 41d07d75-b6f5-40db-954a-3e8839657365)

30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-14)

Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the two year old classroom did not have diapering procedures posted near the diapering area. The staff immediately placed procedures up at time of inspection near the diapering area. The staff stated that they just recently put a diapering station in the classroom. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering procedures are posted near the diapering station at all times. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-12. View official inspection document (report 41d07d75-b6f5-40db-954a-3e8839657365)

28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (28-02)

Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a childs cup in the two year old classroom that was not labeled with the childs name and also a bottle in the mini refrigerator in the infant classroom that was labeled with the childs first name and initial and not the full last name. The staff labeled the bottle and cups appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childs full first and last name at all times. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-12. View official inspection document (report 41d07d75-b6f5-40db-954a-3e8839657365)

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: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a sleeping infant in a bouncer wrapped with a thick blue blanket on the infant that was placed over the childs face covering the nose and mouth of the sleeping infant. The staff stated the child just fell asleep and she was aware not to place the child in the crib with the blanket. The specialist asked the staff to move the blanket from the sleeping infant that caused a suffocation hazard to the infant. The staff removed the blanket and bib from the infant at time of inspection before placing the infant in a crib. TA was provided to ensure that sleeping children are never placed in any sleeping area with any items that cause a suffocation hazard. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-12. View official inspection document (report 41d07d75-b6f5-40db-954a-3e8839657365)

14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (14-03)

During nap time, lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the infant classroom during naptime with not enough sufficient lighting. The specialist observed a small lamp in the classroom placed on the floor next to the rocking chair with staff and two infants asleep in bouncers. The specialist advised that there was not enough lighting to visually supervise the other sleeping toddler in the classroom that was asleep on a cot near the soft play area with their head turned the opposite direction of the where the staff with sitting. The specialist advised the staff to place the small lamp on the shelving to ensure that there was enough adequate lighting to illuminate the classroom. The staff moved the lamp at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the classrooms have adequate lighting during nap time. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-12. View official inspection document (report 41d07d75-b6f5-40db-954a-3e8839657365)

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: At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the yellow and blue stationary playground equipment on the playground with paint peeling and or rust build up starting to be present on the top yellow bars of the metal swivel bar as well as the metal bars facing the swivel bar still in need of needing to be repainted. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment is repainted by the due date. 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 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 Not Monitored 30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 Not Monitored 31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Not Monitored 32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-16. View official inspection document (report cac78205-89a1-431d-8fdc-d4a18a42cbc6)