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

A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [14] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments: 1 Year Old - 5 Children : 1 Teacher 2 Year Old - 14 Children : 1 Teacher 3 Year Old - 12 Children : 1 Teacher VPK Classroom - 10 Children : 1 Teacher/Director Plus One (1) Owner present at the time of inspection. License Specialist observed that One (1) Newly hired Child Care Personnel, who did not have background screening was in the Two (2) Year Old classroom alone attending to Fourteen (14) Children at the time of inspection. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF Handbook and Section 402.305(4), F.S., that ( 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.) Violation was corrected by Provider sending newly hired Child Care Personnel Home, another new hire came in with cleared background screening in hand and Three (3) children were distributed to other classrooms. Making the Two (2) Year Old Classroom in compliance 11 Children to 1 Teacher. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-04. View official inspection document (report fe2824d1-1477-449b-b4ff-926cd43bcf53)

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: License Specialist observed that documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for newly hired Child Care Personnel. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF Handbook that ( Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review.) Violation was corrected at the time of inspection as Owner sent newly hired Child Care Personnel home until clearance was received. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-04. View official inspection document (report fe2824d1-1477-449b-b4ff-926cd43bcf53)

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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: License Specialist observed that the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF Handbook that (The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.) Due: 4/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-04. View official inspection document (report fe2824d1-1477-449b-b4ff-926cd43bcf53)

46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-01)

There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: License Specialist observed that there were no daily attendance records for any children in the facility for review by the licensing authority. Technical Assistance was given to the Provider as per the CCF Handbook that ( Each of the records described in this section must be maintained at the program location and must be available during the hours of operation for review by the licensing authority: Section B-4: Daily attendance of children records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months.) ENFORCEMENT Due: 4/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-04. View official inspection document (report fe2824d1-1477-449b-b4ff-926cd43bcf53)

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 beddings stored on the cots stacked on top of the other. T.A. 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-10. View official inspection document (report f012927b-d64e-4d79-9707-5af6ae2a6dd1)

23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-08)

The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[no drills conducted for the month of march]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include drill for the month of march. T.A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee. Last fire drill was conducted on 2/18/2025, One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route was done on 2/18/2025, One fire drill during napping/sleeping times remains to be completed, and One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority remains to be completed One emergency LOCKDOWN drill was done on 12/24/2024, and One emergency INCLEMENT WEATHER drill remains to be completed. Fire inspection 7/12/2024 Fire extinguisher 2/2025 FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-10. View official inspection document (report f012927b-d64e-4d79-9707-5af6ae2a6dd1)

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: Licensing specialist observed Bottles brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. T.A. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-10. View official inspection document (report f012927b-d64e-4d79-9707-5af6ae2a6dd1)

34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-04)

The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. T.A. Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CF-FSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF SP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. All applications and documentation will be verified, and, if complete, the credential will be issued by the Department or its designated representative on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(g), F.A.C. A. Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. B. CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, must be maintained at the facility for review by the licensing authority. A Director Credential, as documented on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, is active for five years from the date of issuance. C. An individual may not be the director of child care facilities that overlap in the hours of operation. D. An individual with an inactive Director Credential is ineligible to be the director of a child care facility. E. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. F. Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. 2. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a credentialed director. This is your First Noncompliance of this standard, Should you incur a second noncompliance for this standard within a 2 year period it will results in a $50 fine. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-10. View official inspection document (report f012927b-d64e-4d79-9707-5af6ae2a6dd1)

45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-01)

A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist observed 3 employees with no CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements. Fixe at the time of inspection when provider printed and filled out form during inspection. T.A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-10. View official inspection document (report f012927b-d64e-4d79-9707-5af6ae2a6dd1)

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: Licensing specialist observed missing level 2 screening in employee file. Resolved at the time of inspection when provider printed Level 2 screening from the clearinghouse. T.A. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file This is your second Noncompliance of the same standard within a 2 year period which results in a $50 fine, Should you incur a 3rd noncompliance for this standard, it will result in a $60 PER DAY fine until which time as you come into compliance with that standard. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-10. View official inspection document (report f012927b-d64e-4d79-9707-5af6ae2a6dd1)

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: FSC Observed a child care personnel with a background screening stating "Agency Review Required". 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-10. View official inspection document (report 341fcf9b-0bdc-48aa-8226-41b2a14d62d3)