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33. Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 & 8.4 (33-01)

No enrollment information was on file for the child(ren) and/ or available for licensing to review. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, B Comments: A new enrollment is needed. The only file on record is from 2020, and no current enrollment information was available for review by licensing for the child(ren). This is required per FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, B. ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-12. View official inspection document (report 26eb88b5-87ae-4e6b-a925-f2351276137c)

31. Immunization Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 (31-01)

Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1, A Comments: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1, A Due: 6/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-12. View official inspection document (report 26eb88b5-87ae-4e6b-a925-f2351276137c)

16. Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8 (16-05)

Floor mats available for children in care were not at least one inch thick. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, F Comments: The floor mats available for children in care were not at least one inch thick, as required. This is in accordance with FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, F. Due: 6/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-12. View official inspection document (report 26eb88b5-87ae-4e6b-a925-f2351276137c)

14. Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 (14-06)

Weather permitting, infants were not provided opportunities for outdoor time. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, D Comments: Provider states she does not take the kids out due to snake in her backyard Due: 6/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-12. View official inspection document (report 26eb88b5-87ae-4e6b-a925-f2351276137c)

06. Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4 (06-01)

Required background screening was missing for [ a substitute]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: It was completed at the time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-12. View official inspection document (report 26eb88b5-87ae-4e6b-a925-f2351276137c)

07. Staff Training FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5 (07-07)

The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator for the operators 12 month licensing period. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.6.1 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed the provider with less than 10 hours of in-service training. Provider does not have any other training throughout the fiscal year. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-21. View official inspection document (report 6d43c4e9-8ffe-45d3-8611-288417b51bae)

06. Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4 (06-01)

Required background screening was missing for [ an adult or household members]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: Licensing Specialist observed substitute and household member awaiting review for child care eligibility. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-21. View official inspection document (report 6d43c4e9-8ffe-45d3-8611-288417b51bae)

05. Substitute FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3 (05-05)

The provider failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a substitute worked in their home each day for the preceding 12 months. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3.2, C Comments: Licensing Specialist observed missing substitute hours. Due: 1/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-21. View official inspection document (report 6d43c4e9-8ffe-45d3-8611-288417b51bae)

06. Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4 (06-03)

An employment history verification was not documented and on file. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, E and Q Comments: Non:Compliance: No 5 year history check for sub Employment History Check (operator, substitute, employee) The operator must submit a completed Employment History form to the licensing unit The licensing unit is responsible for conducting an Employment History reference check on the operator. The operator is responsible for conducting employment history checks on substitutes and the employee (large family only). Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-22. View official inspection document (report 352595b0-426c-48af-87db-e7b4a36d40ec)

07. Staff Training FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5 (07-07)

The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator for the operators 12 month licensing period. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.6.1 Comments: Provider did not complete the in-service hours requirements. 5.6 Annual In-Service Training 5.6.1 Operator In-Service Training All operators must complete a minimum of 10-clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentrating on children ages birth through 12 years annually during the operators 12-month licensing period. The annual 10-clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted): A. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectious diseases, sudden infant death syndrome, emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, and shaken baby syndrome; use of safe sleep practices; administration of medicine, emergency preparedness; handling of hazardous materials; B. Safe Sleep Practices- American Pediatrics Standards C. SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome D. Pediatric CPR; E. First Aid (may only be taken to meet the in-service requirement once every two years); F. Nutrition; G. Child development typical and atypical; H. Social and Emotional Development I. Child transportation and safety; J. Behavior management; K. Working with families; L. Design and use of child-oriented space; M. Community, health and social service resources; N. Child abuse; O. Child care for multilingual children; P. Working with children with disabilities in child care; Q. Safety in outdoor play; R. Literacy; S. Guidance and discipline; T. Computer technology; U. Leadership development/program management and child care personnel supervision; V. Age appropriate lesson planning; W. Homework assistance for school-age care; X. Developing special interest centers/spaces and environments; Y. Other course areas relating to child care or child care management; or Z. Any of the online courses offered through the Departments child care website. Operators who do not complete the required annual in-service training during a given licensure year must complete the remaining in- service training hours within 30 days of the noncompliance finding by the licensing authority. These hours cannot be used to meet the current years in-service training requirements. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-22. View official inspection document (report baf89f6e-3fbd-4e8a-865a-73a8150f218c)

05. Substitute FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3 (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 Comments: Provider did not obtain require documents of a substitute at time of inspection. 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-22. View official inspection document (report baf89f6e-3fbd-4e8a-865a-73a8150f218c)

25. Emergency Information FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20 (25-02)

Emergency information/telephone numbers were not posted on or near all telephones in the home. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20, A Comments: Non-compliance(s) found:] License specialist did not observe emergency information/telephone numbers. 6.3 Emergency Telephone Numbers A. Emergency service telephone numbers must be posted on or near all telephones, including 911, ambulance, fire, police, poison control center, Florida Abuse Hotline, and the county public health department. Additionally, the address and directions to the facility must be posted with descriptions of major intersections and local landmarks. B. For life threatening injuries, the provider shall call 911 and then notify the parent. C. Custodial parents or legal guardians must be notified immediately if the event of any serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child, and their specific instructions regarding action to be taken under such circumstances must be obtained and followed. D. If the custodial parent or legal guardian cannot be reached, the facility owner or director will contact those persons designated by the custodial parent or legal guardian to be contacted under those circumstances and must follow any written instructions provided by the custodial parent or legal guardian on the enrollment form. Provider will complete an emergency information/telephone number within 30 days. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-19. View official inspection document (report 85f141c4-dcc4-4106-a30c-e259156de171)

20. Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, 7.13 and 7.14 (20-09)

Meal and snack menus were not maintained for 12 months. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.14, D Comments: Expired food was observed at time of inspection. Provider removed expired food at time of inspection. Section 7.14, D D. Daily meal and snack menus shall be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing purposes. Operators who participate in the USDA Food Program shall provide nutritious meals and snacks and must keep menus in accordance with the Department of Health and the USDA requirements. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-19. View official inspection document (report 85f141c4-dcc4-4106-a30c-e259156de171)

07. Staff Training FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5 (07-07)

The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator for the operators 12 month licensing period. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.6.1 Comments: Provider did not complete the in-service hours requirements. Non-compliance(s) found: 5.6 Annual In-Service Training 5.6.1 Operator In-Service Training All operators must complete a minimum of 10-clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentrating on children ages birth through 12 years annually during the operators 12-month licensing period. The annual 10-clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted): A. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectious diseases, sudden infant death syndrome, emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, and shaken baby syndrome; use of safe sleep practices; administration of medicine, emergency preparedness; handling of hazardous materials; B. Safe Sleep Practices- American Pediatrics Standards C. SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome D. Pediatric CPR; E. First Aid (may only be taken to meet the in-service requirement once every two years); F. Nutrition; G. Child development typical and atypical; H. Social and Emotional Development I. Child transportation and safety; J. Behavior management; K. Working with families; L. Design and use of child-oriented space; M. Community, health and social service resources; N. Child abuse; O. Child care for multilingual children; P. Working with children with disabilities in child care; Q. Safety in outdoor play; R. Literacy; S. Guidance and discipline; T. Computer technology; U. Leadership development/program management and child care personnel supervision; V. Age appropriate lesson planning; W. Homework assistance for school-age care; X. Developing special interest centers/spaces and environments; Y. Other course areas relating to child care or child care management; or Z. Any of the online courses offered through the Departments child care website. Operators who do not complete the required annual in-service training during a given licensure year must complete the remaining in-service training hours within 30 days of the noncompliance finding by the licensing authority. These hours cannot be used to meet the current years in-service training requirements. Not Monitored Comments Children were not present at time of inspection. 08. Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Not Applicable Comments Pets were not present at time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-19. View official inspection document (report 85f141c4-dcc4-4106-a30c-e259156de171)

06. Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4 (06-03)

An employment history verification was not documented and on file. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, E and Q Comments: Provider's employment history form was not in file. D. The operator must submit to licensing a five-year employment history. Licensing staff will conduct employment history checks for the operator, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-19. View official inspection document (report 85f141c4-dcc4-4106-a30c-e259156de171)

05. Substitute FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3 (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 Comments: Provider did not obtain require documents of a substitute at time of inspection. Non-compliance(s) found: 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-19. View official inspection document (report 85f141c4-dcc4-4106-a30c-e259156de171)