Ity Bity Learning Center

The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[November, December, January]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR] Specialist reviewed fire drill log and log did not have November, December and January written on proper form. Director had it documented on separate paper, specialist had her transfer fire drill to proper document. Specialist reminder director it has to be written on fire drill document paper as soon as drill is completed. Due Date Completed at time of inspection FOOD AND NUTRITION

Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Specialist observed that a bottle was prepared for child, bottle was not labeled with childs name on it, Specialist had director place first and last name of child, todays date and time it was prepared. Due Date Completed at time of inspection Page 2 of 4 Name: Ity Bity Learning Center License #: C07FL0056 Address: 205 N Orange St Bunnell FL 32110 Type: Routine Date: 02/19/2026 SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT

The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR] Specialist observed that the staff's Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Forms were signed more than a year ago. Updated forms are needed. Director had all staff sign a new form during this inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 61: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Due Date Completed at time of inspection

Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Specialist observed that the cots were being stored in the rest room. Director moved them out of rest room to a classroom not being used at this time. The childcare handbook states on page 25. 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens G. 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. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets

Supervision of children in the [2-4] group was inadequate in that [The supervision in the two- four year old classroom was inadequate the children were leaving the playground to go to the restroom without a staff member present. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Specialist observed children coming in from playground to use the rest room with no supervision in the rest room. Director stated she supervises the children when using the rest room. Director took the children back to the playground, when children need to use the rest room, they will come in as a class to use rest room and have the supervision needed. The childcare facility handbook states on page 12. 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements 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.

Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR] Specialist observed that the cots were being stored in the rest room. Director moved them out of rest room to a classroom not being used at this time. The childcare handbook states on page 25. 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens G. 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. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets.

Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Specialist observed two bottles in refrigerator that had no children's name on them. During inspection the director placed children's first and last name on the bottles and also going to remind parents to have names on bottles before placing in refrigerator in the morning. The childcare facility handbook states on page 34. 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.

Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Specialist observed bottles in the infant classroom had no names on them. Provider labeled the bottles during this inspection. In the Child Care Facility Handbook on pg. 34 3.9.6 Breastmilk, Infant Formula, and Food B. The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, child care personnel must put the label on when the formula or food is received.

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 One staff member who has been in the industry more than a year has not finished the introductory training requirements. The Child Care Facility states on page 39: 4.1 Beginning Training 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

The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Two staff member has been employed for more than a year and has not completed the early literacy requirement. The child care facility states on page 40: 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website .B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years.

Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR] One employee, who left the industry in February of 2023, did not have a new background screening completed when she was rehired in September of 2023. Director submitted a new screening during this monitoring. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five-year re-screen is required for all childcare personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. C. Childcare personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the childcare industry that exceeds 90 days. Childcare personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened childcare personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These childcare personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. D. If childcare personnel take a leave of absence, such as maternity leave, extended sick leave, migrant childcare programs, etc. re- screening is not required unless the five-year re-screen comes due during the leave of absence.

The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Two employees were not included on the Roster. Director stated she would make the correction today. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.

The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [there is rust and peeling paint on the red climbing structure and the blue bouncer.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] There is rust and peeling paint on the red climbing structure and the blue bouncer. Director stated she would have the equipment repaired by July 14, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. F. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations and allow for water drainage. Any open containers with water must be emptied immediately after use, i.e. pots, toys, or other equipment that collects water.

The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [no dated material of proof was retained for any of the children. Only half of the parents signed that they had received and read a brochure, but there were no dates with the signatures. The other half of the parents did not sign at all.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. The facility did not maintain documentation that parents received the brochure in the month of April. Director stated that she would create a sheet to track who signed and received the brochure with the date of signature. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: C. There shall be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the child care facility has provided them with the following information: 1. The Departments child care facility brochure, CF/PI 175-24, Know Your Child Care Facility, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(m), F.A.C. This brochure may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Local licensing agencies may use an equivalent brochure approved by the Department. 2. The child care facilitys written disciplinary and expulsion policies. 3. The child care facilitys food and nutrition policies that includes language on food safety and food allergens. 4. Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. To assist providers, the Department developed a brochure, CF/PI 175-70, Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. 5. Annually, in the months of April and September, the child …