Little Star Day Care Homestead

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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 reviewing children file notice that the Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681) was not on file for all children in care. T.A. 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 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. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments (10 of 44) childrens enrollment/health records were reviewed for compliance. Files reviewed: Letters (Q Z), enrolled children since the last inspection. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments All (9) child care personnel records in the system were reviewed of which (8) were updated for compliance. 2 new personnel were hired since the last inspection as per the director. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-13. View official inspection document (report d9c3930b-7baf-46be-9993-407fad517c4e)

46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (46-01)

There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed that not all children in the classroom was in the attendance roster. Per provider, the attendance roster was corrected at the time of the inspection. T.A. Daily attendance of children records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-13. View official inspection document (report d9c3930b-7baf-46be-9993-407fad517c4e)

03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (03-01)

A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: 2 Teachers 8 Children - Infant - One (1:4) 1 Teacher 12 Children - Two (1:11) 1 Teacher 12 Children - Three (1:15) 1 Teacher 10 Children - VPK (1:20) The licensing specialist observed 12 children in the two-year-old class with one teacher. This standard was brought back into compliance when the oldest child was moved to the three-year-old classroom. 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-15. View official inspection document (report 5edff080-a807-42b6-8020-647fddbf6c91)