Ladybird Academy Of Oakleaf

Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parents signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Refer to the two forms that did not have parent signature acknowledging that they read and received form. Facility will need to have parents sign form and provide form to the specialist for corrective action. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification 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/childcare personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. Due Date 4/30/2026

Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] The facility is out of compliance with this standard as a staff member did not follow the written policy where video footage shows the teacher taking the childs hand in her hands and making the child slap himself as punishment for slapping another child in the classroom. Supporting documentation provided from a text message the staff member who texted another staff member admitting to committing the act. The staff member is to conduct an all staff meeting discussing the importance of following the discipline policy. A copy of the meeting notes including all staff signature is to be provided to the specialist for corrective action. The facility is also to create a safety plan to prevent a future incident of this nature of occurring again. A copy of this safety plan is to be provided to the specialist for corrective action. 2.8 Child Discipline A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Due Date 4/3/2026 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome, the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR] Refer to the supplemental for the staff who has not completed the required training within the time. Completed training needs to be provided to the specialist for corrective action. 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record. 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training. Due Date 12/19/2025

Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [Missing date/time ]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Refer to the supplemental for the 18 incident/accident forms that were missing date/time of when incident occurred. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification 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/childcare personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. Due Date 12/19/2025

The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Refer to the supplemental for the child who had an expired form on file during onsite inspection. Specialist reviewed a total of 170 records for total enrollment. 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. Due Date 12/19/2025

Supervision of children in the [school age-Kindergarten] group was inadequate in that [in that the facility driver dropped two children off at the school gate prior to school opening with no adult supervision. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] The facility failed to provided supervision to two school age children at all times. The facility admitted that they drop off two children at school prior to the gates open. The facility admitted that they leave the two children with other children who are waiting for the gate to be opened as well to enter into the school. The facility is to provide safety plan on how they intend to prevent future incidents of this nature of occurring again. A copy of the safety plan is to be provided to the licensing specialist for corrective action. 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A program is responsible for the supervision of a child until an authorized individual retrieves the child from the program. A child shall not be released to any person other than the person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized in writing by the custodial parent or legal guardians. All individuals authorized to pick up a child must be identified in writing prior to release by the custodial parent or legal guardian to the program, and the program must verify the individual picking up the child is authorized by using a picture form of identification. Each child transported must be dropped at the designated location as agreed upon by the provider and the custodial parent/legal guardian and released to an authorized individual. Due Date 9/30/2025

A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A General Requirements [SR] During onsite inspection specialist observed that Van #2, did not have an annual inspection. Vehicle will need to be inspected and a copy of annual inspection is to be provided to the licensing specialist for corrective action. 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. Due Date 8/15/2025

The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR] During onsite inspection. The specialist observed that Van #2 is not in working order. The vehicle alarm would not sound during inspection. Vehicle will need to be repaired so that alarm could be audible. 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 2. List of approved alarm manufactur…

An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] The specialist observed the wall on the 3 year old playground had a hole in the wall with sharp edge that needs to closed no longer making it hazardous to the children on the playground. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Due Date 8/15/2025

The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] During onsite visit the specialist observed that the base of the fence in the 2 year old playground base was no longer attached and allowed a gap from the base of the fence. The fence needs to be prepared to prevent the opening at the base of the fence. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build-up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided. Due Date 8/15/2025

The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[the facility failed to document the month of July drill.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR] The facility stated that they had conducted a drill for the month of July but failed to document the drill. The facility is to conduct two drills, document and provide the licensing specialist with recorded proof completion. 3.8.4 Fire Drills. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building 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. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. Due Date 8/15/2025 FOOD AND NUTRITION

The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [yellow bikes on the 3 year old playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR] During onsite inspection licensing specialist observed that the yellow bikes on the playground were missing parts on the handle bars leaving the area with holes. The bikes need to be repaired so that there will be no holes in the handle bars. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. Due Date 8/5/2025 Page 4 of 7 Name: Ladybird Academy Of Oakleaf License #: C04CL0172 Address: 1001 Oakleaf Plantation Pkwy Orange Park FL 32065 Type: Routine Date: 08/05/2025 TRAINING

The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Refer to the supplemental for the children who had expired forms on file during onsite inspection. The facility is to get an updated form and provide the specialist with a copy of the updated form. 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. Due Date 8/15/2025

The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR] Refer to the supplemental for the child who had an expired form on file. An updated form is to be provided to the specialist for corrective action. 7.2 Student Health Records 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. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility. 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. Due Date 8/15/2025

Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] A staff member at the childcare facility failed to follow the discipline policy as a parent observed on camera a teacher being aggressive with her child. After the director observed video footage it shows that the teacher first threw the child's shoe onto their cot and then scooped the child up and "slammed" the child aggressively onto their cot. The director immediately fired the teacher after reviewing video footage. Even though the teacher was immediately terminated the licensing specialist recommends that the facility conduct an all-staff meeting discussing the assigned discipline policy. A copy of the meeting notes including all staff signature is to be provided to the specialist as corrective action. 2.8 Child Discipline A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Due Date 9/5/2025 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The facility's transportation log did not include [the second signature needed to acknowledge that a second person did a sweep of the vehicle.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] During onsite inspection the licensing specialist observed that the transportation log for Thursday, did not have a second signature indicating that a second person conducted the sweep and signed off on the log that it was completed. A copy of the transported log for Thursday and remaining of week will need to be provided to the specialist for corrective action. 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable).

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] During onsite inspection the licensing specialist observed that all bottles in the infant room did not have first and last name on each individual bottle. The item was corrected at the time of inspection as the staff member went back and assured that all bottles had first and last name on each bottle. 3.9.5 Food Handling. 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.

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 Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who has been hired since 11-1-24, has not begun the required training in order to work in the childcare industry. Staff member will need to begin the required training and provide the licensing specialist with proof of beginning training. 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.

The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6 Training [SR] Refer to the supplemental for the staff members who are listed as drivers at the childcare facility do not have the required transportation training. The staff members will need to complete the required training and provide the specialist with a cop of the completed training. 4.2.6 Transportation Training All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Child care personnel working at a facility currently providing transportation must complete training by April 1, 2020. Documentation of training must be maintained on the training transcript in the child care personnel file.

The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 The facility no longer has a credential director onsite. The facility will be placed on provisional until a new director can be hired. 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CF-FSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF-FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. All applications and documentation will be verified, and, if complete, the credential will be issued by the Department or its designated representative on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(g), F.A.C. A. Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. B. CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, must be…

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 Record Keeping [SR] Refer to the supplemental for the child(ren) who need an updated record for their file. A new record will need to be obtained and provided to the licensing specialist for review. 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 Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Refer to the supplemental for the child(ren) who had expired forms on file during onsite inspection. The facility is to provide the licensing specialist with updated forms for corrective action. 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.

Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR] The licensing specialist observed that each classroom failed to assure that all children were signed in on the attendance log. The person in charge stated that the facility also uses an electronic devise for attendance as well. After review of the electronic device, the specialist observed that children had not been signed in on this as well. The item was corrected at the time of inspection when the staff members went back and signed the children in. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom.

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 Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who did not begin the required training in order to work in the child care industry. 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.

The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR] Refer to the supplemental for the staff member who had not completed the required within the 30 days of hire. 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record.

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] Refer to the supplemental for the staff who had expired forms on file. Item corrected at the time of inspection as new forms were signed during onsite inspection. 7.4 Personnel Records. 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.

The facility's driver did not have [ A valid Florida drivers license, Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR] Refer to the supplemental for the driver who did not have a Florida drivers license on file. The driver also did not have CPR or First Aid. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 14 B. If the certified lifeguard is hired by the pool/beach/lake area this person is not considered child care personnel and does not count toward the staff-to-child ratio. C. The following minimum staff-to-child ratios must apply while children are swimming or wading: Age of child(ren) Staff: Child Ratio Infant (Birth up to 1 year) 1:1 Toddler (1 year up to 3 years) 1:1 Preschooler (3 years up to 5 years) 1:4 School-Age Children (5 years and up) 1:10 Mixed Age Groups Ratio shall be based on age of the youngest child present D. Constant and active supervision must be maintained when any child is in or around water. An adult should remain in direct physical contact with an infant at all times during swimming or water activities. During water activities, children ages 1 year up to five years must be within an arms reach and in the sight of the supervising adult at all times. E. Providers must ensure that all pools have drain covers that are in compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. F. Each swimming pool more than six feet in width, length, or diameter must be provided with a ring buoy and rope, a rescue tube, or a thro…

Supervision of children in the [ 3 year old ] group was inadequate in that [The child was observed on video left in her classroom by her teacher.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Video footage showed a 3-year-old child left in her classroom by her teacher. The teacher admitted to leaving the child in the classroom and realized that a child was missing when she did a face to name when she was on the playground. Teacher admitted that after realizing a child was missing, she saw the child standing at the back door of the classroom through the window. The counselor recommends that the facility create a safety plan on how they are going to prevent something of this nature occurring again. The facility is to conduct an all staff meeting and each staff member is to review the safety plan and sign the safety plan indicating that they understand the safety plan and will abide by what the safety plan stipulates to assure the safety of each child enrolled at the childcare facility. The meeting notes must also include the importance of writing any/all incident and accident report writing. A copy of the meeting notes showing signatures of all staff in attendance. 2.4 Supervision 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. C. Supervision standar…

Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] An incident report was not written on the day the incident occurred and shared with the parent. The facility will be cited for incident/accident report writing. The director admitted to writing one when she became aware of it however, the teacher knew of the incident the day it happened and failed to notify the parent or management that something occurred to a child while enrolled at the childcare facility. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification 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. The counselor recommends that the facility create a safety plan on how they are going to prevent something of this nature occurring again. The facility is to conduct an all staff meeting and each staff member is to review the safety plan and sign the safety plan indicating that they understand the safety plan and will abide by what the safety plan stipulates to assure the safety of each child enrolled at the childcare facility. The meeting notes must also include the importance of writing any/all incident and accident report writing. A copy of the meeting notes showing signatures of all staff in attendance.