FOWLER, MILDRED

2025

1. Medium riskStandard 049/9/2025

   04. Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-62, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook (04-04)

   5.6.1, Handbook: 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. 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. Sec. 7-62(g)(3), Ordinance: As part of the ten hours of annual in-service training required by State Requirements, family child care home personnel assigned to regularly care for infants must take at least four hours of training specifically geared to infant care. The operator did not complete required in-service hours. Personnel Requirements [SR] Comments: The family child care home personnel assigned to regularly care for infants has not completed the minimum requirement of four hours of in service training. Technical Assistance was provided for personnel records. Due: 9/16/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report 81f302e6-3365-49fd-a3c8-9547b3a82158)

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2. Medium-High riskStandard 059/9/2025

   05. Personnel Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-62, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (05-01)

   Sec. 7-62(i)(1)(a) and (b), Ordinance: Prior to licensing of, or employment in, a family child care home, a statement shall be on file, from a licensed physician or authorized agent of the Florida Department of Health, attesting that all family child care home personnel are physically qualified to care for children. Family child care home personnel must undergo physical examinations at least every two years. Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file. Comments: Child Care personnel did not have a current health statement on file. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Due: 9/16/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report 81f302e6-3365-49fd-a3c8-9547b3a82158)

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3. Medium-High riskStandard 139/9/2025

   13. Swimming Pools/Water Hazards Group: Sec. 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (13-01)

   7.7(A), Handbook: All in-ground swimming pools and above-ground swimming pools more than one-foot deep shall have either a fence or barrier on all four sides, at a minimum of four feet in height, separating the home from the swimming pool, or a pool alarm that is operable at all times when children are in care. The fence or barrier shall not have any gaps or openings that would allow a young child to crawl under, squeeze through, or climb up the barrier. The fence or barrier, separating the home from the swimming pool, did not meet the minimum requirements in that [see details below]. General Requirements [SR] Comments: The fence or barrier, separating the home from the swimming pool, did not meet the minimum requirements in that the pool fence has a gap. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report 81f302e6-3365-49fd-a3c8-9547b3a82158)

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4. Medium-High riskStandard 139/9/2025

   13. Swimming Pools/Water Hazards Group: Sec. 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (13-08)

   7.7(G), Handbook: If a home has a swimming pool and/or spa, it shall be maintained by using chlorine or other suitable chemicals. Water in swimming pools or spas must be maintained at all times to ensure visibility to the bottom. The home's swimming pool was not maintained by the use of chlorine or other suitable chemicals. General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the licensing monitor observed the home's swimming pool was not maintained by the use of chlorine or other suitable chemicals. Due: 9/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report 81f302e6-3365-49fd-a3c8-9547b3a82158)

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5. Medium-High riskStandard 269/9/2025

   26. Childrens Health Records Group: Sec. 7-67, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (26-04)

   Sec. 7-67(b)(1), Ordinance: Within 15 days after enrollment, the family child care home must obtain for each child in care a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-22.001(7)(o), Florida Administrative Code, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-22.001(7)(p), Florida Administrative Code, from the parent. The Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care. Children's Records [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the licensing monitor observed the Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care. Due: 9/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report 81f302e6-3365-49fd-a3c8-9547b3a82158)

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6. Medium-High riskStandard 125/9/2025

   12. (12-07)

   7.6(I), Handbook: All playground equipment, if provided, shall be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe condition, and placed to ensure safe usage by the children. The play equipment was not safe for children in that [see details below]. (Section 2.1(E) Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Trampolines are prohibited. A trampoline was observed in the backyard. 13. Swimming Pools/Water Hazards Group: Sec. 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Napping Space/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-64, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-64, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-09. View official inspection document (report f4d845ca-7dee-4f7a-b5f7-13cf01606d99)

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7. Medium-High riskStandard 345/9/2025

   34. (34-09)

   7.21(A), Handbook: During the homes licensure year, fire drills utilizing the smoke detector(s) must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. The operator failed to use the alarm system or smoke detectors when conducting fire drills. (Section 2.1(E) Health and Safety, Page 3) Additional Requirements [SR] Comments: The operator failed to use the alarm system or smoke detectors when conducting fire drills. A passing fire inspection was conducted on 9/10/2024. Fire Extinguishers were inspected March 2025. NIGHT CARE REQUIREMENTS 35. Night Care Group: Sec. 7-65, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-65, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Compliance Comments Liability Insurance expires 8/1/2025 The providers license expires on 7/31/25. All areas of this report that fail to comply must be corrected by 5/12/25 or the renewal license may be denied. 36. License/Certifications Group: Sec. 7-6, 7-8, 7-13 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-6, 7-8, 7-13 7-63, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, andor issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Tiffany Ward Date: 05/09/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Mildred Fowler Date: 05/09/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-09. View official inspection document (report f4d845ca-7dee-4f7a-b5f7-13cf01606d99)

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