Beasley Large Family Child Care Home

A Large Family Child Care Home may provide care for a maximum of: 1. 8 children from birth to 24 months of age. 2. 12 children with no more than 4 from birth to 24 months of age. There were [seven] children observed in care and their ages were [one infant, one 1 y/o; two 2 y/o's; two 3 y/o's; and one 5 y/o. ]. 402.302 (11), F.S., FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.2 [SR] When Licensing Specialist (LS) arrived, only the employee was present with the children. The operator was not on the premises. However, she came back a few minutes later and explained that she had just walked down the road. The Operator stated that she now understands that if she is over the capacity of a regular FDCH, she must stay on the premises with the children at ALL times, to prevent this from occurring in the future. Technical support was provided. 2.2 Licensed Capacity 2.2.1 Family Day Care Home A family day care home may provide care for one of the following groups of children, which shall include household children under 13 years of age: A. A maximum of four children from birth to 12 months of age. B. A maximum of three children from birth to 12 months of age, and other children, for a maximum total of six children. C. A maximum of six preschool children if all are older than 12 months of age. D. A maximum of 10 children if no more than 5 are preschool age and, of those 5, no more than 2 are under 12 months of age. 2.2.2 Large Family Child Care Home A large family child care home may provide care for one of the following groups of children, including household children under 13 years of age: A. A maximum of 8 children from birth to 24 months of age. B. A maximum of 12 children, with no more than 4 children under 24 months of age.

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 Health Requirements [SR] A blanket was in the bedding (pack-n-play) around the (seven months old) childs head. The Operator removed the blanket when asked to do so by this LS. Operator stated that she will not put a blanket in the bedding of a child under 1 y/os in the future. Technical support was provided. 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.

A cot, bed, crib, mattress, playpen or floor mat was not available for all children who napped. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, A Health Requirements [SR] A seven month old infant was in an On-The-Go Baby Domes from Fisher-Price with the dome completely closed when LS arrived. The Operator took her out when LS informed her that it was not an acceptable bedding for the infant to nap. Operator said she will get an acceptable pack-n-play for her to nap on before tomorrow. Technical support was provided. C. Before purchase and use, cribs and play yards must be in compliance with regulations as outlined in Title 16, Parts 1219, 1220 & 1221 Code of Federal Regulations, 2014, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(w), F.A.C. Due Date Completed at time of inspection

Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4 A and B Children's Records [SR] LS reviewed five new childrens records. One child that arrived around 9:00 am was not signed in on the Attendance. Two children that had already left were not signed out. The Operator signed her in and the other two children out during this inspection. She said she will double check the attendance every morning & afternoon to ensure that all children are signed in (and out) to prevent this from occurring again in the future. Technical support was provided. 8.4 Daily Attendance A. Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded by child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the home. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the family day care home. However, the operator is responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. Due Date Completed at time of inspection ENFORCEMENT

All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1 and 3.2C Training Requirements, Page 7) Large Family [SR] Operator, employee, and all three substitutes completed at least ten hours of In-service training. The substitute listed on the Supplemental Sheet started working in December 2024 and has not completed the School Readiness Preservice Training. Technical support was provided. Due Date 9/26/2025

There was no documentation, maintained for 12 months, that routine inspections were conducted at least monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, J (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] A monthly physical environment inspection had not been documented since 4/1/25. Operator completed and documented one today. Technical support was provided. J. Maintenance shall include checks at least every month of all supports above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. Documentation must be maintained for a 12-month period. Due Date Completed at time of inspection

Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4 A and B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR] LS reviewed all 14 children's records: five preschool records and nine school age records. Operator did not have an attendance for today. She wrote a current attendance during this inspection. Technical support was provided. 8.4 Daily Attendance A. Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded by child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the home. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the family day care home. However, the operator is responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. Due Date Completed at time of inspection ENFORCEMENT

The home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.12, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] The fire extinguisher was serviced last in August 2023. Technical support was provided. B. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate.

The home had electrical outlet covers that were not in place. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, E Three electrical outlets in the play room did not have covers. Covers were placed in the outlets during this inspection. Technical support provided. E. All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.

Floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, F (Section 11.4, number 3) Health Requirements [SR] The two 1 y/o's were napping on a furry mat when FSC arrived. Operator got the children up when FSC pointed out the mats did not have an impermeable surface. Operator does have cots for the children while napping that she will use in the future for the 1 y/o's napping also. Technical support provided. F. Sleep bedding includes beds, cribs, or mattresses. Nap bedding includes sleep bedding, cots, playpens, play yards or floor mats. Air and foam mattresses are prohibited. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick, and covered with an impermeable surface.

Weekly meal and snack menus were not planned, written and available for review. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.14, A (Section 16.1, number 1) Health Requirements [SR] Operator did not have a menu posted. She wrote one and posted it during this inspection. 7.14 Food and Nutrition A. Weekly meal and snack menus shall be planned and written and must be available for review by licensing authority. Meals and snacks must contain, at a minimum, the meal and snack patterns shown for infants and children in the Child Care Food Program (CCFP) guidelines, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(r) and (s), F.A.C. D. Daily meal and snack menus shall be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing purposes. Operators who participate in the USDA Food Program shall provide nutritious meals and snacks and must keep menus in accordance with the Department of Health and the USDA requirements.

Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4 A and B FSC reviewed all 20 children's records: nine preschool records and 11 school age records. (Operator stated that several are drop-ins.) Operator stated that she is still working on obtaining parent signatures for all children for the Influenza Virus Brochure/Info. Operator did not have a daily attendance record. She wrote down the attendance for today during this inspection. Technical support was provided. 8.4 Daily Attendance A. Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded by child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the home. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the family day care home. However, the operator is responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate.

The outdoor play area that required fencing was not safe and adequate in that [an area of the fence was down which created a gap in the fence where children could exit the play area]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, F Health Requirements [SR] Operator stated that she will not allow children to play outside until the fence is repaired. Technical support provided. F. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous, and shall not have opening or gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The bottom or base of the fence must remain at ground level and free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside or outside access by children or animals.

There was no documentation, maintained for 12 months, that routine inspections were conducted at least monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, J Operator completed and documented a physical environment inspection during this licensing inspection. Technical support provided. J. Maintenance shall include checks at least every month of all supports above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. Documentation must be maintained for a 12-month period.

A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.13, D Technical support provided. D. Refrigerators/freezers must have accurate food grade thermometers designed to measure cold storage temperature and these must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; and adjustments to the unit setting to reach and maintain the required readings must be made.

A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.13, D Technical support provided. D. Refrigerators/freezers must have accurate food grade thermometers designed to measure cold storage temperature and these must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; and adjustments to the unit setting to reach and maintain the required readings must be made.