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The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 One staff member started working in industry and facility on 4/23/25. She did complete Safe Sleep training within 30 days of employment, but this was under School Readiness. Required DCF training was not started within 90 days of employment as required. 4.1 Beginning Training page 39-40 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. Due Date 10/3/2025

Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [as a child was able to go in and out of classroom twice without out being seen by staff in outside play space. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A On 9/8/25, a child was able to slip in and out of classroom twice without direct supervision from staff responsible for him. This was reported by a parent watching live feed of classroom. This was evident as video observed verified child did go in and out of classroom from outside play space. Staff member responsible for child was terminated. A mandatory staff meeting was held to address direct supervision of children. All current staff received a 1-hour in-service certificate for training on 9/24/25. 2.4 Supervision page 12 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. Due Date Completed at time of inspection

Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A A 2-year-old child left facility with a limp on 4.22.25. It was discovered during investigation that a virus had caused child to limp and have swelling on knee. Child was uncomfortable and not bearing weight at times on her leg between 4.22.24 and 4.24.25. Incidents reports were dated 4.22.25, 4.23.25 and 4.24.25 but were not generated until 4.28.25 and signed by parent on 4.30.25. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification page 55 and 56 A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. E. In the event of serious …

Supervision of children in the [2 year old group ] group was inadequate in that [1 two year old was left unattended in outside playspace for 4 minutes. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 On 9/25/24 at approximately 4:30pm, a 2-year-old child was left unattended in outside play space by 2 staff. This was self-reported by facility. Both staff received written warning and retraining. Facility Administration is actively auditing the transition tracking each day to make sure name to face is appropriately completed and documented. 2 General Requirements page 12 and 13 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.

Supervision of children in the [2 year old] group was inadequate in that [2 staff were not focused on childrens behavior.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 On 9/23/24, Specialist observed video dated 9/20/24 of aggressive and hurtful behavior from one child to another. 2 staff that were responsible were engaged in an activity that did not focus on children's actions or behaviors in classroom. Staff members involved were reprimanded and given written warnings. An additional staff member was added to classroom. 2 General Requirements page 12 and 13 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. H. Children must receive supervision and care in accordance with their age and required needs and be accounted for at all times while bathing or toileting.

Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A A child-on-child biting incident happened on 9/18/24. Incident report was not completed until 9/20/24. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification page 55 1. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. 2. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence.

Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 2 staff members to not complete the required training within time frame of start in industry. 4.1 Beginning Training page 39 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the childcare industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel.

Emergency information was not posted on or near all telephones in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 A Emergency information was not posted at all operational telephone in facility. This was corrected at time of inspection. 6.3 Emergency Telephone Numbers page 55 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.

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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B 129 children enrolled 25 immunization records out of compliance. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining 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 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointme…

Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C 129 children's files reviewed and 19 files out of compliance with health records. 7.2 Student Health Records page 60 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.