Palmetto Youth Center

28. (28-12)

Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. During the time of the current reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the 3 child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements. The provider was given until 4/23/2026 to bring the standard back into compliance. School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. 29. Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 30. Communicable Disease Control SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1 SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 31. CPR Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 32. First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 33. Emergency Telephone Numbers SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 34. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 35. Medication SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5 SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 36. Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 37. Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 38. Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 39. Daily Attendance SACCF Handbook, Section 7.5 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Due: 4/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report 78c1746e-b87b-4db5-bb7a-06766624620e)

28. (28-12)

Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: During the time of the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. During the time of the current reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the 3 child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements. The provider has been given until 01/15/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. 29. Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 30. Communicable Disease Control SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1 SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 31. CPR Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 32. First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 33. Emergency Telephone Numbers SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 34. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 35. Medication SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5 SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 36. Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 37. Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Due: 1/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-15. View official inspection document (report 6c2c981b-77fb-4cfc-b399-8725e838aae8)

38. (38-09)

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. The provider has been given until 10/29/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within ten 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: 10/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report 4bfc40ea-5b82-49b3-b8f7-3875b4ddb806)

28. (28-12)

Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 8 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 8 of the 8 employee records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. The provider has been given until 10/29/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. Due: 10/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report 4bfc40ea-5b82-49b3-b8f7-3875b4ddb806)

06. (06-01)

The facility's driver did not have [An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised that there are two drivers. Driver 1s license will expire on 2/1/2028. Driver 2's license will expire on 7/15/2033. During the time of the inspection, both drivers did not have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric CPR procedures. The provider has been given until 10/9/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 The driver of any vehicle used by a school-age child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. Due: 10/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report 4bfc40ea-5b82-49b3-b8f7-3875b4ddb806)

37. (37-01)

Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist was advised that the staff files were locked and were not available for review. Staff was advised they have until October 31st 2024 to come back into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Personnel Records A-F. 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 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. Compliance Comments Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: The Background Screening Clearinghouse will generate e-mails and send you, the provider, a reminder at 60, 30, and 21 days prior to the retention date expiration. Please note, you will only receive that notification for the staff that are on your facility/home roster. Please keep your roster current in the Clearinghouse to avoid confusion on expiration dates, or unwanted notifications. 38. Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 39. Daily Attendance SACCF Handbook, Section 7.5 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance ENFORCEMENT 40. Access/Child Safety SACCF Handbook, Section 8 SACCF Handbook, Section 8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance SCHOOL READINESS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-30. View official inspection document (report 027badd2-d5d1-4677-85b9-4c45b9967ed3)

07. (07-03)

A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the director advised that currently there are three transportation vehicles. First vehicle is a 2016 Ford T-350 Transit (A78592) that was last inspected on 8/02/23 and is insured through Progressive Express Insurance Company with an effective date of 08/23/2024. The second vehicle is a 2016 Ford T-350 Transit (A11961) that was last inspected on 08/03/2023 and is insured through Progressive Insurance Company with an effective date of 08/23/2024. The third vehicle is a 2004 Ford Vision (F217608) that was last inspection on 08/08/2023 and is insured through Progressive Insurance Company with an effective date of 08/23/2024. During the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the vehicles were not inspected annually. Licensing specialist was advised by staff that the vehicles were in the shop being inspected on 09/30/2024. Licensing Specialist advised staff that they had until 10/15/2024 to come back into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist technical assistance, regarding the maintaining of the vehicle alarm. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A . A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints SACCF Handbook, Sections 2.5.4 and 2.5.5 SACCF Handbook, Sections 2.5.4 and 2.5.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-30. View official inspection document (report 027badd2-d5d1-4677-85b9-4c45b9967ed3)

29. Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 (29-01)

The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments: During the routine inspection on 02/05/2024, Licensing Specialist observed the Directors credential expired on 01/18/2024. Licensing Specialist gave the Director until 07/18/2024 to come into compliance with this standard. During the re-inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the Directors credential was expired as of 01/18/2024. Licensing Specialist advised the Director that they have until 01/05/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided Technical Assistance; CCF Handbook 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 CFFSP 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. CFFSP 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. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 30. Communicable Disease Control SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 31. CPR Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Not Monitored 32. First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2 Not Monitored 33. Emergency Telephone Numbers SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored 34. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Not Monitored 35. Medication SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 36. Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 37. Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 38. Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 Not Monitored 39. Daily Attendance SACCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-30. View official inspection document (report 141adfaa-4a40-40fb-90d4-94810f8e9779)