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44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (44-02)

2.5.1(B), Handbook: The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. The driver(s) did not have an annual physical on file. Transportation [SR] Comments: There was no evidence on file of a current drivers physical for the staff member in charge of transporting children attending the program. See supplemental sheet for additional information. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-16. View official inspection document (report 27c98923-edf0-44b4-844d-17a803947532)

44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (44-06)

2.5.2(A)(1-5), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must include: (1.) Each childs name, (2.) The date and time of departure, (3.) Time of arrival at the destination, (4.) The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and (5.) The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable). The facilitys log did not include all required information. Transportation [SR] Comments: Todays transportation log was observed missing the following information: Departure • Destination • Driver signature (only one signature was recorded for all 4 trips) • Second staff member signature (only one signature was recorded for all 4 trips) • Provider was advised to use the transportation log template found in the DCF website. Provider would need to submit via email a copy of the transportation log for each field trip schedule during the month of June. Per providers statement, the next field trips are schedule for June 19th, June 25th and June 30th. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES 45. License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Compliance Due: 6/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-16. View official inspection document (report 27c98923-edf0-44b4-844d-17a803947532)

43. (43-01)

Sec. 7-45(b)(2), Ordinance: All trash, debris, and dirt must be removed from the vehicles daily. All seats, safety restraint devices, and fixtures must be maintained free of rips and tears and in good repair at all times. Vehicles must be cleaned and sanitized routinely. The facility failed to maintain the vehicle as evidenced by [See comment]. Comments: Three (3) out of the ten (10) safety restrains devices (seatbelts) available in the vehicle with VIN # 6026, were not buckling at the time of the inspection. Provider needs to submit a copy of the transportation log daily via email until the seatbelts have been properly repaired. Technical assistance was provided regarding this standard. ************************* Vehicle with VIN # 6026 was observed in compliance with the following sections: Vehicle alarm, vehicle labeling requirements, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit. Vehicle insurance is valid until 3/10/25 Vehicle inspection was conducted on 9/4/24. 44. Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-45, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance LICENSE/CERTIFICATES Compliance Comments The providers license expires on 03/31/25. All areas of this report that fail to comply must be corrected by 03/7/25 or the renewal license may be denied. 45. License/Inspection Reports Group: Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Secs. 7-3, 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form Compliance 46. Nighttime Child Care Group: Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-40, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Compliance Comments Fire inspection was conducted on 6/26/24. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-18. View official inspection document (report a598194e-3896-448e-ace5-d78290a1fdd1)