THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

2024

1. Medium-High riskStandard 1011/8/2024

   10. General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (10-12)

   3.1(G), Handbook: Cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up activities that are part of the daily routine. General cleaning refers to cleaning necessary to maintain a sanitary environment but that does not pose a hazard to children, such as wiping the table after lunch, soaking toys in a tub on the countertop, or sweeping. This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling. Cleaning (other than general clean-up activities) of a room took place while children were present in the room. Comments: Director self reported on 11.5.24. while Z. M-S was in the care of Ms. Luciola she dumped the bleach and water solution out in the sink and placed the empty bottle on the rocking chair, Z. M-S pulled himself up on the rocking chair and touched the empty bleach and water bottle. A follow-up inspection was conducted on 11/8/2024 and a statement was received from the director(W. Sargeant) and teacher(L. Salas). Director's statement: The director was asked if there are cameras at the facility to which she said yes but that they are live feed only. She was asked to confirm that they do not record and she stated that her manager said they do no record. Director, stated that the teacher said the child did not put the bottle in his mouth but the parent says he did. Teacher's statement: The teacher was asked how the incident occurred and she said as follows; It was the end of the day and she had just finished cleaning her classroom. She dumped the bleach and water solution in the sink before attempting to leave the classroom. She had the two empty bleach bottles in her arm when she noticed the window was left open. She put both bottles on the rocking chair and went to close the window and collect her personal belongings. At that time, the parent walked in the door and saw her son standing at the rocking chair holding one of the bottles. The parent asked is that bleach? and she responded yes. The parent was asking why was she cleaning while her son was still in the classroom? The child's hands smelled like bleach so she offered to wash his hands. The parent said no and asked for wipes to wipe his hands instead. After notifying the front office about the incident, she left and came back about 5 minutes later asking for more wipes. Another teacher offered to wash the child's hands and they took the child to the bathroom and washed his hands. Finding: A non-compliance is being issued as staff was cleaning while the room was occupied with at least one child. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-08. View official inspection document (report 93cc1c6b-d4c3-461b-a83a-314c7bf8980b)

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High riskStandard 1111/8/2024

   11. Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (11-02)

   3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic/hazardous material was accessible to children. Comments: Complainant alleges that on 11/6/2024 Z. M-S, was in the care of Ms. Luciola she dumped the bleach and water solution out in the sink and placed the empty bottle on the rocking chair, Zayden pulled himself up on the rocking chair and touched the empty bleach and water bottle. Director's statement: The director was asked if there are cameras at the facility to which she said yes but that they are live feed only. She was asked to confirm that they do not record and she stated that her manager said they do no record. Director, stated that the teacher said the child did not put the bottle in his mouth but the parent says he did. Teacher's statement: The teacher was asked how the incident occurred and she said as follows; It was the end of the day and she had just finished cleaning her classroom. She dumped the bleach and water solution in the sink before attempting to leave the classroom. She had the two empty bleach bottles in her arm when she noticed the window was left open. She put both bottles on the rocking chair and went to close the window and collect her personal belongings. At that time, the parent walked in the door and saw her son standing at the rocking chair holding one of the bottles. The parent asked is that bleach? and she responded yes. The parent was asking why was she cleaning while her son was still in the classroom? The child's hands smelled like bleach so she offered to wash his hands. The parent said no and asked for wipes to wipe his hands instead. After notifying the front office about the incident, she left and came back about 5 minutes later asking for more wipes. Another teacher offered to wash the child's hands and they took the child to the bathroom and washed his hands. Finding: A non-compliance is being issued as child had a empty bleach and water solution bottle in his hands causing some residue to spill on his hands. 12. Facility Storage Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance Not Monitored 13. Inside Temperature/Ventilation Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 14. Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 15. Phone/Emergency Numbers Posted Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPACE 16. Useable Indoor Play Space Group: Secs. 7-37 and 7-48, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 17. Equipment and Furnishings Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 18. Activity Plan Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 19. Napping Space Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 21. Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 22. Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Not Monitored 23. Swimming Pool Group: DCF Handbook Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-08. View official inspection document (report 93cc1c6b-d4c3-461b-a83a-314c7bf8980b)

   Not corrected