Tia Jackson Family Day Care Home

10. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (10-03)

Potentially harmful items such as BB guns, pellet guns, knives and/or sharp tools were not in a locked area or were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed knives and sharp cooking tools in 2 unlocked drawers in the kitchen accessible to children in care. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the operator moved the knives and sharp tools out of childrens reach. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2: Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Poisonous Items: A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children shall be free from toxic substances and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, BB guns, pellet guns and other potentially dangerous hazards, shall either be stored and in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. B. All potentially harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. C. Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia must be kept inaccessible to children at all times. D. 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, sweeping. This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-20. View official inspection document (report 285c94d0-596b-4c12-bb66-9bc70a86e7b6)

10. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (10-05)

Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia were accessible to children in care.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed alcohol beverages in the unlocked middle drawer of the refrigerator accessible to children in care. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the operator moved the alcohol beverages out of childrens reach. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2: Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Poisonous Items: C. Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia must be kept inaccessible to children at all times. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-20. View official inspection document (report 285c94d0-596b-4c12-bb66-9bc70a86e7b6)

29. Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 (29-10)

Medication which had expired or was no longer being administered was not returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded if the child is no longer enrolled. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24, I Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed medication which had expired or was no longer being administered was not returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded if the child is no longer enrolled. The diaper creams were an unopened box of Desitin (Expired 3/2025), a packet of Desitin (Expired 1/2023), and a tube of Desitin (Expired 7/2023).This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the operator discarded the expired diaper creams during the inspection.During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24, I: Medication: The family day care home or large family childcare home is not required to give medication; however, if they choose to do so, the following shall apply: I. Medication which has expired or is no longer being administered shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded if the child is no longer enrolled in care at the home. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-20. View official inspection document (report 285c94d0-596b-4c12-bb66-9bc70a86e7b6)

19. (19-03)

The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B Comments: During the licensing inspection the licensing specialist observed that the fire extinguisher was last serviced on 07/2024. 7.11 Fire Safety B. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-06. View official inspection document (report 90f8748a-6f0d-49f0-aa5f-0608dc6beec0)