MIRAMAR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM, SILVER SHORES

03. (03-01)

4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. 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. Comments: The facility did not have documentation to show (1) childcare personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. See supplemental notes for more information. 04. Minimum Age Requirements Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 2/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-13. View official inspection document (report c8bd4bee-cfa0-4d02-b9c1-e5e65dc48fc8)

43. (43-11)

2.5.4(F) and (F)(4), Handbook: By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. The facilitys vehicle(s) have not been equipped with the child safety alarm device as required. Transportation [SR] Comments: Provider self reported that a child who was attending Silver Shores was transported and dropped off at Sunset Lakes location in error. The staff member then transported the child back to Silver Shores where the child was enrolled, in their own personal vehicle. FINDINGS: An on-site visit was conducted on 7/1/2025 and a statement from the on-site director was received. Per the director, the school age children went on a field trip on Friday. The bus picked up 20 children, 2 staff from Silver Shores and 20 children, 2 staff from Sunset Lakes. Returning from the field trip, the first stop was Silver Shores. The Silver Shores children were sitting in the front section of the bus and the Sunset Lakes children were sitting in the back section of the bus. During the ride back to the school, the child was sitting next to teacher A (BD) on the last row occupied by Sunset Lakes children, near the middle section of the bus. Upon arrival to the school, teacher A (BD) got off and waited for the children in the school lobby. While sitting in the front row, Teacher B (FD) called the children's names so that they could exit the bus in that order. She called out the child's name and she assumed she got out of the bus. The child didn't get off when her name was called because she was asleep. The bus then drove to sunset Lakes to drop off the second group of children. A teacher from sunset lakes noticed the child and notified teacher B via phone call. Teacher B got in her personal car and went to pick up the child from Sunset Lakes. A non-compliance is being issued because the teacher used her personal car to pick up a child enrolled in the preschool without an installed child safety alarm. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-01. View official inspection document (report 6d4b3386-d241-4fff-b480-d948352e79bf)

44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (44-07)

2.5.2(F-G), Handbook: Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted; ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. If the provider contracts with an outside entity to provide transportation, then the provider must assign a child care personnel to perform the duties of the driver. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, a second and different child care personnel must conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and sign, date and record the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. Procedures were not followed in that [All chilren were not accounted for upon arrival to the school]. Transportation [SR] Comments: Provider self reported that a child who was attending Silver Shores was transported and dropped off at Silver Lakes location in error. The staff member then transported the child back to Silver Shores where the child was enrolled, in their own personal vehicle. FINDINGS: An on-site visit was conducted on 7/1/2025 and a statement from the on-site director and Silver Lakes teacher (AG)was received. Per the director, the schoolage children went on a field trip on Friday. The bus picked up 20 children, 2 staff from Silver Shores and 20 children, 2 staff from Sunset Lakes. Returning from the field trip, the first stop was Silver Shores. The Silver Shores children were sitting in the front section of the bus and the Sunset Lakes children were sitting in the back section of the bus. During the ride back to the school, the child was sitting next to teacher A (BD) on the last row occupied by Sunset Lakes children, near the middle section of the bus. Upon arrival to the school, teacher A (BD) got off and waited for the children in the school lobby. While sitting in the front row, Teacher B (FD) called the children's names so that they could exit the bus in that order. She called out the child's name and she assumed she got out of the bus. The child didn't get off when her name was called because she was asleep. The bus then drove to sunset Lakes to drop off the second group of children. A teacher from sunset lakes noticed the child, asked for her name and notified teacher B (FD) via phone call. Per the teacher(Sunset Lakes), they arrived at Sunset Lakes and the children exited the bus. She was conducting a sweep of the bus when she noticed the child in one of the rows. She asked her for her name and brought her inside the school. She contacted teacher B via phone and informed her that the child had been left on the bus. The child was found awake and she appeared to have been crying because her eyes were red. Teacher B drove to the school, picked up the child and brought her back to Silver Shores. A non-compliance is being issued as the facility failed to verify that all children were accounted for. The log was complete and the child was marked as getting off the bus although she didn't exit the bus. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES 45. License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 46. Nighttime Child Care Group: Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 47. Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 48. Fire Drills/Emergency Procedures Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 49. Insurance Group: Sec 7-22, Ordinance Not Monitored 50. Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-01. View official inspection document (report 6d4b3386-d241-4fff-b480-d948352e79bf)

47. Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (47-01)

3.8.2 (A), Handbook: Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR] Comments: The facility is required to have a pass Fire Inspection report, inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 has two (violation) that require all fail sections of the Florida Fire Prevention Code be corrected by or after 2/28/2025. Note: fire extinguisher tags dated 8/2024. Compliance Comments Must current fire drill reported 2/5/2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-10. View official inspection document (report 8a7c34a7-93b3-4e80-8e2f-ca15594b7321)

05. Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance (05-01)

Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the employee is in good health in order to care for children.The health assessment statement shall be documented on the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel, and updated every two (2) years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file. Staff Requirement [SR] Comments: One staff file was observed with expired #8 Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel; see supplemental sheet for more information. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-11. View official inspection document (report ef22a040-81b9-4f7d-844d-07d9f54a2e1d)