Tenicia Matthews Family Day Care Home

2025

1. Medium-High riskStandard 056/19/2025

   05. (05-01)

   The operator had no written plan to provide at least one substitute, minimally 18 years old, to be available on a temporary/emergency basis. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the operator was unable to provide a documented agreement plan. 3.2 Substitute The operator must have a written plan to provide at least one substitute, 18 years of age or older, to be available on a temporary/emergency basis. A. The substitutes information (including name, date of birth, telephone number, address, anticipated number of hours worked and whether or not this person substitutes for another home) must be provided on the CF-FSP Form 5133, Application for a License to Operate a Family Day Care Home, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-20.008(1), F.A.C. B. The written plan must be kept current and include the name, address, and telephone number of the substitute. C. Any changes to the plan must be reported to the licensing office within 5 working days. All hours worked by the substitute must be documented in writing and maintained for 12 months. D. Substitutes may not work for the operator more than 40 hours per month on average over a 6-month period in any single home for which they have been identified as the designated substitute. E. The operator must document the hours worked on a monthly basis. The operator must sign a statement attesting to the number of hours that the substitute works in the operators home. The statement must be placed in the substitutes file. A substitute agreement must be completed and provided to the Licensing Authority by 6/24/25. 06. Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 6/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-19. View official inspection document (report 83a648bd-a65c-44bf-a93a-b287495667d7)

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2. Medium-High riskStandard 066/19/2025

   06. (06-05)

   The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, Rand4.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the operator did not provide the LS with staff files for the operator nor the substitute. Per the operator she signed the documents via the online renewal application. Despite the LS sending a renewal reminder email on 4/28/25, to the operator with an attachment requesting to have all renewal documents available upon renewal inspection, as the Attestation of Good Moral Character form is not available to sign online at the time. 4.3 Background Screening Documents B. CF-FSP Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. An Attestation of Good Moral Character form must be completed by the operator and substitute by 6/24/25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-19. View official inspection document (report 83a648bd-a65c-44bf-a93a-b287495667d7)

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3. High riskStandard 066/19/2025

   06. (06-06)

   Background screening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. 402.313(3), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the LS requested the Background Screening for the 17-year-old juvenile household member. Per the provider the juvenile background screening was already completed. However, upon requesting the juvenile's background screening the LS determined the screening is unacceptable as the screening has expired on 6/4/25. School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook 2.1 Health and Safety DCF health and safety requirements are outlined below by provider type: A. Licensed child care facilities must comply with Rules 65C-22.001, 65C-22.007, 65C-22.008, and 65C-22.010, F.A.C. B. License-exempt child care facilities must comply with Rule 65C-22.001(6), F.A.C., Child Care Facility Handbook (October 2021), and Rule 65C-22.010(1)(e)1., F.A.C., CF-FSP Form 5316, Child Care Facility Standards Classification Summary (October 2021) standards 232, 3545, 47, and sub-standards 1.4, 33.433.5, 33.7-33.10, 46.1-46.4, and 46.7. C. Licensed school-age child care facilities must comply with Rules 65C-22.008 and 22.010, F.A.C. D. License-exempt school-age child care facilities must comply with Rule 65C-22.008(5), F.A.C., School-Age Child Care Facility Handbook (October 2021), and Rule 65C-22.010(1)(e)1., F.A.C., CF-FSP Form 5427, School-Age Child Care Facility Standards Classification Summary (October 2021) standards 2-27, 3038, 40, and sub-standards 1.4, 28.2, 28.428.9, 39.139.4, and 39.7. E. Licensed family day care homes and large family child care homes must comply with Rules 65C-20.008 and 65C-20.012, F.A.C. F. Registered family day care homes and informal providers must comply with Rule 65C-20.008(7), F.A.C., Family Day Care Home and Large Family Child Care Home Handbook, Rule 65C-20.012(1)(h)1., F.A.C., CF-FSP Form 5318, Family Day Care Home Standards Classification Summary (May 2019) standards 1-3, 5-6, 8-32, 34-35, sub-standards 4.2-4.3, 7.5-7.10, 33.1-33.3, 33.5-33.6, 33.8-33.11, and CF-FSP 5317, Large Family Child Care Home Standards Classification Summary (October 2021) standard 4. G. School Readiness programs operated within a public school that utilize school buses or other district-approved vehicles for transporting School Readiness children in care must comply with minimum vehicle requirements for health and safety, maintenance, and inspections pursuant to ss. 316.615 and 1006.22, F.S., Chapter 6A-3 Transportation, F.A.C., and any local ordinances or procedures adopted by the district school board regarding transportation of children to or from the facility. The program must maintain a letter of certification or other documentation from the school district verifying compliance. The DCF handbooks and classification summaries are available at View official inspection document -laws-and-requirements. Florida Statues 402.313 Family day care homes. (3) Child care personnel in family day care homes shall be subject to the applicable screening provisions contained in ss. 402.305(2) and 402.3055. For purposes of screening in family day care homes, the term includes any member over the age of 12 years of a family day care home operators family, or persons over the age of 12 years residing with the operator in the family day care home. Members of the operators family, or persons residing with the operator, who are between the ages of 12 years and 18 years shall not be required to be fingerprinted but shall be screened for delinquency records. The operator must obtain a background screening for the household member L.P. The operator may initiate a juvenile or adult screening for the 17-year-old household member (L.P.). As the household member will be required an adult background screening at the age of 18 years. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-19. View official inspection document (report 83a648bd-a65c-44bf-a93a-b287495667d7)

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4. Medium-High riskStandard 096/19/2025

   09. (09-01)

   The operator did not have documentation of current vaccination records for the pet observed.Vaccinations are available for this type of animal. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the LS observed supplies for a pet at the top of the operator's stair: a sleep area/container, blankets, and a food and water source. The LS asked the operator if she had a dog her response was "no". The LS then asked about the pet supplies and if the operator had a cat in which she replied "yes". Per the operator the cat stays upstairs. (No gate was present to prevent the animal from accessing the downstairs daycare area.) Per the provider parents are aware the animal is present. 7.1 Animal Vaccinations Animals, pets or fowl must be properly vaccinated, if vaccinations are available for the type of animal, pet or fowl; and be free from disease. Animals that are poisonous, aggressive, venomous, or pose a potential threat of harm to children in care are prohibited. Custodial parents or legal guardian must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises of the home. Such information may be provided by way of a parent flyer, a notification statement, or a statement included in the child's enrollment form. Documentation of current immunizations must be available for review upon request by the licensing authority. The provider must provide the LS with documentation and vaccination for the pet that resides at the FDCH. 10. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-19. View official inspection document (report 83a648bd-a65c-44bf-a93a-b287495667d7)

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5. Medium-High riskStandard 136/19/2025

   13. (13-01)

   Indoor play areas in the home were not clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the LS observed the childcare area(s) not clean and having leaked bagged trash present. 7.5 Indoor Play Areas A. Operators must promote developmentally appropriate active play for all children, including infants and toddlers, every day. B. All areas of the home including the play areas shall be in good repair, clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. C. Strings and cords long enough to encircle a childs neck, such as those on toys and window coverings, shall not be accessible to children. D. Bathtubs, buckets, diaper pails, and other open containers of water must be emptied immediately after use. The operator removed bagged trash, as well as toys that were on the floor in the back room at the time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-19. View official inspection document (report 83a648bd-a65c-44bf-a93a-b287495667d7)

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6. Medium-High riskStandard 136/19/2025

   13. (13-04)

   A health and safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Ls observed several hazards present: The walls in the child care area where chipping paint • The walls in the downstairs bathroom and on the door were also chipping paint • The floors were not clean, trash bags were not in containers • Cleaning supplies were left out in the open, and on the counters • A child was left sleeping in a bassinet. Allowing potential for harm as the child could awaken and fall/jump out of the bassinet • 7.5 Indoor Play Areas B. All areas of the home including the play areas shall be in good repair, clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. The provider must remove all present hazards by 6/24/25: Repair or repaint chipped areas, children will have access to. • Clean all areas children will have access to • Remove full trash bags and empty full canisters • Remove cleaning supplies when not in use • Ensure safe sleep practices for children in care. • 14. Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Swimming Pools FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 16. Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-19. View official inspection document (report 83a648bd-a65c-44bf-a93a-b287495667d7)

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7. Medium-High riskStandard 166/19/2025

   16. (16-02)

   The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, A, B and D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the LS observed a child 2 years of age, sleeping in a baby bassinet. When asked if the child typically naps there the operator stated that today she just put her in the bassinet; typically, the child will sleep on a mat on the floor. LS observed the floor was not clean for a child to nap on the floor. However, due to the age and size of the child; the bassinet poses a safety hazard. 7.8 Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding A. A home must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Linens must be washed at least once a week and more often if soiled or dirty. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week and before use by another child. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. B. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs, play yards, and playpens used for infants must have tight fitting sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. D. Children must not be placed in the cribs, playpens, play yards or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. Cribs, playpens, play yards other napping and sleeping bedding being used by a child must be placed a minimum of 18 inches away from window blinds, draperies or any window treatment/cover that pose a strangulation hazard. The operator must complete a safe sleep course for example: Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care (2-hour) by 6/30/25. 17. Vermin/Pest Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 18. Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 6/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-19. View official inspection document (report 83a648bd-a65c-44bf-a93a-b287495667d7)

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8. Medium-High riskStandard 186/19/2025

   18. (18-07)

   The home did not have a written routine schedule for cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting equipment, materials, furnishings and play areas on a daily and/or weekly basis. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the LS was not provided a cleaning schedule per request. 7.10 Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing C. Toys, equipment, and furnishings must be safe and maintained in a sanitary condition. The program must follow a routine schedule of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting toys, equipment, and furnishings. These items must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected immediately or prior to another childs use if exposed to bodily fluids, such as saliva. Homes must have a written routine schedule for cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas. This schedule must include items to be cleaned, sanitized or disinfected on a daily or weekly basis. Daily indoor equipment items include but are not limited to: counter/table tops, toys, floors, diaper pails, toilets, and sinks. Weekly indoor equipment items include but are not limited to: linens, machine washable cloth toys, play activity centers, dress-up clothes, cribs, mats, and cots. The provider must document the routine schedule of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting toys, equipment, and furnishings. The LS will review from 6/20/25 until reinspection date complete. Compliance Comments June 2025 19. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Sections 7.11 & 7.12 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Sections 7.11 & 7.12 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-19. View official inspection document (report 83a648bd-a65c-44bf-a93a-b287495667d7)

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