EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF MARGATE, LLC

2024

1. Medium-High riskStandard 2310/24/2024

   23. Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (23-06)

   Sec. 7-5.03(e), Ordinance: There shall be a minimum of six (6) inches of resilient, impact resistant material such as sand, mulch, grass, etc., under all permanently installed equipment unless approved rubber padding is used.The six (6) inch resilient, impact material shall not be on top of a non-yielding surface for facilities licensed after the date this Ordinance is adopted. Non-yielding surfaces, such as concrete, gravel, rock, or paving shall not exceed one-fourth (1/4) of the required outdoor play space.3.12(D), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a minimum of 6 inches in depth of loose ground cover (such as but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) or other shock absorbing protective surface under the equipment and within the fall zone that provides resilience, and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the fall zone area. The playground surface was insufficient. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: The monitor observed a large hole/dip in the middle of the playground surface, the hole needs to be repaired and leveled (two years old playground). Additionally, repair areas of impact resilient surf where there are holes/partial of the surf are missing. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 059fb475-fe4e-4c89-bd91-de18f2c05fbe)

   Not corrected
2. Medium riskStandard 2410/24/2024

   24. Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (24-03)

   Sec. 7-5.03(i), Ordinance: All equipment must be installed safely and maintained in a safe condition. All play equipment shall be of substantial construction and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters, and exposed bolts. Ladders on slides must have a handrail. The following equipment in the outdoor space is broken and needs to be repaired: [see comments below]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR] Comments: The following equipment in the outdoor space needs to be repaired: rusty swing chains and all of the play structures exhibiting rusty and peeling paint (throughout the playground areas). Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 059fb475-fe4e-4c89-bd91-de18f2c05fbe)

   Not corrected
3. High riskStandard 4510/24/2024

   45. (45-10)

   Section 7-9(c)(1-5), Ordinance:Effective July 1, 2013, any vehicle designed or used to transport six (6) or more passengers and one (1) driver must have a child safety alarm device installed. The alarm device must be designed to automatically activate when the vehicle's ignition is turned on. Alarm devices that are activated manually are prohibited; the alarm device must be designed so that the vehicle horn, siren, or other type of audible alarm will sound within one (1) minute if the driver, or a child care facility staff member, does not go to the rear or back seat of the vehicle, or, in the case of a passenger van, does not open the side entry door of the vehicle, to manually shut off the alarm prior to leaving the vehicle. The alarm must be audible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet from the vehicle; the alarm device must be installed so that the driver, or a child care facility staff member, is able to observe the rearmost seats of the vehicle and reach the switch that turns off the alarm prior to leaving the vehicle. The driver, or a child care facility staff member, must physically inspect each seat before turning off the alarm and leaving the vehicle; the alarm device must be installed by any certified technician or mechanic employed by an electronics or automotive business in accordance with the device manufacturer's recommendations. The child safety alarm was tested and found to be not working in that [see comments below].The facility shall provide a written plan of correction outlining steps to be taken to ensure the safety of children while being transported. Transportation [SR] Comments: The child safety alarm was tested and found to be not working within one (1) minute. The alarm device must be designed so that the vehicle horn, siren, or other type of audible alarm will sound within one (1) minute. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 059fb475-fe4e-4c89-bd91-de18f2c05fbe)

   Not corrected
4. High riskStandard 0810/24/2024

   08. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (08-03)

   Sec. 7-4.06(c), Ordinance:Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Inadequate supervision occurred when a child/childrens needs were not met in the following incident: [2y/o child during toileting]. Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: Complaint alleges that Toddler (KS DOB:11/11/21) was sent home with no undergarments as in a pull up or panties which are both provided from the parents at all times. The school made the statement that the toddler could have taken the panties off when using the bathroom. No one checked to see if my child was wiped correctly or even washed her hands correctly apparently nothing was checked. A complaint inspection was conducted and statements from the teacher and assistant director were received. underwear or pull-up on. The teacher stated that the child is very independent in that she goes to the restroom and takes off her pull-up by herself. Per assistant director, the child took off the pull-up after naptime and she left it there. What usually happens is that the mother sends the child in with a pull-up and underwear on over the pull-up. The child takes the pull-up off in the school when she goes to the restroom and leaves the underwear on. In this case, dad dropped the child off with only a pull-up on and no underwear over the pull-up. The child went to the restroom at some point of the day and took off the pull-up. KS is very independent so the staff don't usually assist her in the restroom. Per the teacher, she is aware of the allegation. The child usually goes to the restroom alone, she takes off her pull-up and brings it to them to throw away. In this case, the child didn't bring them the pull up so she didn't know that the child was left without undergarments. FINDINGS: The child is 2 years old and in the 2y/o class where some children are in diapers and others in potty training. Even though the child is independent, a 2 year old does not have the fine motor skills required to wipe themselves properly. Child care staff should check the child for proper toileting, wiping and assist the child with handwashing before leaving the restroom. This complaint is substantiated. 09. Ratios of Personnel to Children with Disabilities Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance Not Monitored 10. Child Discipline: DCF Handbook Not Monitored FACILITY/STORAGE 11. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 12. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 13. Facility Storage Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance Not Monitored 14. Inside Temperature/Ventilation Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 15. Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 16. Phone/Emergency Numbers Posted Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 17. Minimum Number of Staff Members Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance Not Monitored INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPACE 18. Useable Indoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 19. Equipment and Furnishings Group: Sec. 7-5.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 094d9c93-d74f-4094-8ada-237e768f1d34)

   Not corrected