Nora Benitez Family Day Care Home

14. Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 (14-01)

Outdoor play areas in the home were not free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a wasp nest attached to the inside of the roof of the pink and white playhouse on the outdoor play area, a wasp was observed on the nest. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the FDCH Handbook:A. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. Not Applicable Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist did not observe any swimming pools/hot tubs to be on- site. Due: 4/17/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-17. View official inspection document (report 52687690-058a-4287-a4a5-c7a1de906892)

16. Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8 (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 Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed an 11-month old asleep in a playpen with his face buried in a blanket. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing the blanket from the playpen. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the FDCH Handbook: 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." Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 7bc7cd7b-a816-4f96-b35f-04c7f4d6f8a1)