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03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (03-02)

4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [see below]. Comments: The facility did not have documentation of childcare personnels completion of required training within 12 months from the date training begins. See supplemental notes for more information. Due: 5/24/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-24. View official inspection document (report 11510b1f-00c5-4d89-8b03-f7c4226b9e2a)

29. Communicable Diseases/Care Of Sick Child Group: DCF Handbook (29-09)

6, Handbook: Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review. The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facility's exposure plan. Health Program [SR] Comments: The facility did not have at the time of the onsite inspection visit documentation for (3) childcare personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. See supplemental notes for more information. Due: 5/24/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-24. View official inspection document (report 11510b1f-00c5-4d89-8b03-f7c4226b9e2a)

37. Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (37-03)

Sec. 7-43(a), Ordinance: Within 15 days after enrollment, the child care facility must obtain, from a parent for each child in care, a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-22.001(7)(o), Florida Administrative Code, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-22.001(7)(p), Florida Administrative Code. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the Florida Department of Health. The Florida Certificate of immunization was missing for children in care. Childrens Records [SR] Comments: The Florida Certificate of immunization was missing for (4) children in care. Proof of current immunization was not on file at the time of the online visit. See supplemental notes for more information. Due: 5/24/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-24. View official inspection document (report 11510b1f-00c5-4d89-8b03-f7c4226b9e2a)

02. (02-04)

Sec. 7-30(b), Ordinance: All staff members of child care facilities must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for all staff members. Comments: (3) Childcare personnel files were observed missing proof of education. See supplemental notes for more information. TA provided, all childcare personnel shall be a high school graduate or equivalent, proof of education is required upon employment and must be available for review, proof of education must be on file. Compliance Comments TA provided, Training requirements for infants and toddlers childcare personnel must be completed withing the first week of employment. View official inspection document 03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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: 8/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report 5b0f3c31-b6eb-4a91-a7d9-26a8b52053c6)

06. (06-01)

7.4, Handbook: 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 and available for review by the licensing authority. Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the licensing monitor observed personnel files in disarray and several documents were missing or unavailable. See supplemental notes for more information. TA provided, required documents (forms) for personnel must be a completed entirely and available for review by the licensing authority. RATIOS/DISCIPLINE 07. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305(4), Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 8/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report 5b0f3c31-b6eb-4a91-a7d9-26a8b52053c6)

07. (07-01)

Sec. 402.305(4)(a), Florida Statutes: Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Ratios/Discipline [SR] Comments: During the onsite inspection visit, the infant classroom was observed with (1) childcare personnel and (5) infants. The ratio was corrected during the inspection visit, a second childcare personnel member was sent to the classroom. Raio observed at the end of the inspection visit: infants 2:5, and Twos - Threes 1: 7. 08. Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-33, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable 09. Child Discipline Group: Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305, Florida Statutes Sec. 7-34, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 402.305, Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance FACILITY/STORAGE 10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 8/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report 5b0f3c31-b6eb-4a91-a7d9-26a8b52053c6)

36. (36-01)

7.3, Handbook: The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child (ren) in care. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Childrens Records [SR] Comments: Several of the children files were observed in disarray and missing complete application and other required documents. (2) out of (7) files review was missing the complete application. See supplemental notes for more information. TA provided, required documents (forms) for children must be a completed entirely and available for review by the licensing authority. 37. Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 8/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report 5b0f3c31-b6eb-4a91-a7d9-26a8b52053c6)

37. (37-04)

7.1, Handbook: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. The Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Childrens Records [SR] Comments: Several children had expired, and missing immunization and physical; (7) children files were reviewed. See supplemental notes for more information. (2) Missing immunization and physical. (2) Missing physical form. (2) missing and with expired immunization. Due: 8/31/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report 5b0f3c31-b6eb-4a91-a7d9-26a8b52053c6)

03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (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 of one childcare personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. See supplemental notes Due: 5/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-21. View official inspection document (report 77ce4a9e-15c5-472f-967a-2d50cb5b3f08)

03. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (03-04)

4.2.3, Handbook: All child care personnel, including substitutes and volunteers, who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abuse head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire. Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: The facility did not have documented proof of childcare personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire of Shaken Baby Syndrome training. See supplemental sheet for more information. TA, All child care personnel, including substitutes and volunteers, who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abuse head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-21. View official inspection document (report 77ce4a9e-15c5-472f-967a-2d50cb5b3f08)

33. Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (33-08)

3.9.3(E)(1), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be retained for a minimum of 12 months. The log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The facility shall not accept food that is not at the appropriate holding temperature. The facility failed to maintain a food acceptance log to verify that food was delivered at the correct temperature or did not maintain logs for 12 months. Food Service/Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection visit the facility did not have a food acceptance log; per the teacher the catering company did not provide a log at the time the food was deliver. The facility failed to maintain a food acceptance log to verify that food was delivered at the correct temperature. TA, the food log must include the delivery date, time of arrival, quantity and types of food, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. Compliance Comments TA, Infant room where good is being prepared must include a separate hand washing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-21. View official inspection document (report 77ce4a9e-15c5-472f-967a-2d50cb5b3f08)