Maria Garcia Family Day Care Home

06. Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4 (06-10)

Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L Comments: During the time of inspection (3/4/2026), the licensing specialist reviewed the clearinghouse roster and noticed a household member and substitute were not added, the provider failed to maintain their clearinghouse roster. The licensing specialist provided advised the provider and provided technical assistance. The provider stated she understood and will add the individuals. Provided technical assistance from FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L The employer/owner/operator must add substitutes, employees and household members to their Employee/Contractor Roster within ten days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date within ten days of termination for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse when employment terminates, or a household member is no longer residing in the home. Due: 4/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-04. View official inspection document (report 5c5bb08f-edf9-4c40-9d70-1726dc48edf2)

27. Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21 & 7.22 (27-03)

The written record of fire drills was missing the following: [ date & time of the drill]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, D Comments: During the time of inspection (3/4/2025) a fire drill was conducted with the counselor present. 1:4. The counselor was reviewing the fire drill log and noticed there were missing dates and times on the fire drill log. The provider then corrected the fire drill log. Technical assistance was given. The counselor explained the importance of having the fire drill log complete to the provider. The written record of fire drills was missing the following: [ date & time of the drill ] . FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, D A current attendance record and parent/guardian contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the home during a drill or actual evacuation, and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-04. View official inspection document (report fe1d9a3b-241e-4e90-b6c2-56b6f4c1896a)