THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE - COOPER CITY

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3.9.6(G), Handbook: Due to the extreme risk of choking, solid foods, including cereal, may not be given in bottles or with infant feeders to children with normal feeding habits unless authorized by a physician. Solid foods may not be fed to an infant younger than 4 months of age unless directed by a physician. Solid foods must be of a safe consistency and must be developmentally appropriate for the age and developmental ability of the infant. Solid food and/or cereal was fed to an infant under 4 months of age in a bottle and/or without authorization from a physician. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Food Service/Nutrition [SR] Comments: Due to the extreme risk of choking, solid foods, including cereal, may not be given in bottles or with infant feeders to children with normal feeding habits unless authorized by a physician. This concern was brought to the attention of the director and teacher. Program director immediately emailed parents and staff regarding infant feeding procedures, this standard is now brought into compliance 35. Nutritional Meals and Snacks Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance CHILDRENS RECORDS 36. Enrollment Information Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 37. Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report dff7d94a-3e41-44b3-86a1-d43c16032876)

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5.1(A), Handbook: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR] Comments: There was an employee that did not have proof of a valid childcare background screening. A NOTICE OF VIOLATION WILL BE ISSUED. 02. Education Requirements Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-13. View official inspection document (report b2a2f6ad-bfc6-460a-bd07-68245ddc0692)